[METADATA REPOSITORY]

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Overview
What is Metadata? Who Needs Metadata? Types of Metadata Metadata Repository Selection of Metadata Repository Types of Metadata Repository

META? & METADATA..?

The term "meta" comes from a Greek word that denotes something of a higher or more fundamental nature. Metadata Piece of information describing a resource. Data about the data. Table of contents for the data. Catalog for the data. Data warehouse atlas. Data warehouse roadmap. Data warehouse directory The nerve center. So, what exactly is metadata?

 Metadata can describe a wide variety of information such as: The subject matter of the resource The creators of the resource The technical information to store and access the resource The legal rights to the resource Metadata can be used to find, gather, and maintain resources over a long periods of time.

Who NEEDS Metadata?

Types of Metadata
Descriptive metadata Administrative metadata Technical metadata Rights metadata

METADATA REPOSITORY
Its a general-purpose directory or cataloging device to classify, store, & manage metadata. Specialized databases designed to maintain metadata, together with tools and interfaces that allow a company to collect and distribute its metadata. Meta data repository can be thought of as 2 distinct information directories: Business Metadata Technical Metadata

Typical Contents In Meta Data Repository

Function of Information Navigator

Interface from query tools Drill-down for details

Review predefined queries & reports.

Criteria to select a Metadata Repository

Flexible organization Historical Integrated Good Compartmentalization Analysis & look-up capabilities Customizable Maintain descriptions & definitions Standardization of naming conversations Synchronization Open

Types Of Metadata Repository

Common Repository Multiple Repository

Common Repository
Where do I find all the information about sales? Data Mart Meta Data Data Marts

Single access point for all information resources Low system resources required

Multiple Repository
Where do I find all the information about sales?
Data Mart Meta Data

Data Marts

Requires multiple access points Requires more system resources