Introduction to Data Architecture: A foundation covering the key essentials - Softcover

Parkinson, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0993584322 ISBN 13: 9780993584329

Publisher: Holifast Limited, 2022

Synopsis

INTRODUCTION TO DATA ARCHITECTURE

A foundation covering the key essentials

A foundational explanation of both the practice and role of the Data Architect, and the information systems they work with every day.

What is Data Architecture?

• Data Architecture is the way information flows around an organisation.
• The practice of Data Architecture is the practice of designing data flow to get data to the right place, at the right time, so the right people can make the right decisions.
• The practice of Data Architecture is critical knowledge for an organisation wishing to make the most of its information.
• This book includes everything needed for an introduction to Data Architecture.

SECTION 1: DESCRIBING DATA ARCHITECTURE

• What is Data Architecture?
• Relationships to Data Governance, Quality, Management and Strategy
• High level overview of information flow and components
• The role and practice of the Data Architect
• How to govern Data Architecture

SECTION 2: BUILDING BLOCKS

• Description of basic building blocks
• Deep dive into:
• Databases
• Data in motion
• Reporting and visualisation
• Cloud
• Data Ecosystems
• Management of third parties
• Data Modelling

SECTION 3: IMPLEMENTATION

• Best practice principles
• Examples of real-life data architectures
• Common pain points and solutions
• Designing and implementing architectural change

Edition details

• Publisher: Holifast Limited
• Publication date: 2022
• ISBN 10: 0993584322
• ISBN 13: 9780993584329
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 266