Business metadata

 

1. As the data warehouse administrator, describe all the types of metadata you would need for performing your job. Explain how these types would assist you.

2. As the data acquisition specialist, what types of metadata can help you? Choose one of the data acquisition processes and explain the role of metadata in that process.

You are responsible for training the data warehouse end-users. Write a short procedure for your casual end-users to use the business metadata and run queries. Describe the procedure in user terms without using the word metadata.

As the project manager for the development of the data warehouse for a domestic soft drinks manufacturer, your assignment is to write a proposal for providing metadata. Consider the options and come up with what you think is needed and how you plan to implement a metadata strategy.

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