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• Data modeling for the business: What is a data model?

  Learn about high-level data modeling, what a data model is and how business and IT can use logical data modeling to plan a data design with these best practices from a data modeling handbook and guide.  Continue Reading

• Designing an MDM project plan

  Master data management (MDM) projects require enterprise buy-in and participation in order to be successful. In this chapter, learn how to identify the people in the organization that can benefit from MDM and how to assemble an MDM project team. ...  Continue Reading

• IT project management: The cost estimating process

  Learn about the cost estimating process in IT project management by reading examples and definitions of cost estimation terms, in this free chapter download.  Continue Reading

• Personal information management: History and details

  Learn about personal information management and why managing personal information is especially important in today's data inundated world.  Continue Reading

• Introduction to network analysis, architecture and design

  Learn tha basics of network analysis, architecture and design, as well as various ways to characterize a network.  Continue Reading

• Continuous integration: The value of CI

  Learn about the value of continuous integration and get reasons why continuous integration can benefit the enterprise in this free sample chapter download.  Continue Reading

• MDM-CDI project implementation guidelines

  This chapter excerpt deals with the practical aspects of implementing MDM-CDI solutions as complex, multidisciplinary, enterprise-wide projects or programs. Implementing MDM-CDI solutions requires an approach that may be even broader than a single ...  Continue Reading

• Data governance: Information ownership policies and roles explained

  Who owns the data? This chapter defines information ownership boundaries and best practices, and outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of all involved in the battle for data governance.  Continue Reading

• Types of DBAs

  DBAs can take on many different roles. This excerpt from the "Database administration: The complete guide to practices and procedures" takes a closer look at different types of DBAs.  Continue Reading