Managing Reference Data in Enterprise Databases

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Overview

"This is a great book! I have to admit I wasn't enthusiastic about the idea of a book with such a narrow topic initially, but, frankly, it's the first professional book I've read page to page in one sitting in a long time. It should be of interest to DBAs, data architects and modelers, programmers who have to write database programs, and yes, even managers. This book is a winner."

- Karen Watterson, Editor
SQL Server Professional

"Malcolm Chisholm has produced a very readable book. It is well-written and with excellent examples. It will, I am sure, become the Reference Book on Reference Data."

- Clive Finkelstein, "Father" of Information Engineering,
Managing Director, Information Engineering Services Pty Ltd

Reference data plays a key role in your business databases and must be free from defects of any kind. So why is it so hard to find information on this critical topic? Recognizing the dangers of taking reference data for granted, Managing Reference Data in Enterprise Databases gives you precisely what you've been seeking: A complete guide to the implementation and management of reference data of all kinds.
This book begins with a thorough definition of reference data, then proceeds with a detailed examination of all reference data issues, fully describing uses, common difficulties, and practical solutions. Whether you're a database manager, architect, administrator, programmer, or analyst, be sure to keep this easy-to-use reference close at hand.

Features

  • Solves special challenges associated with maintaining reference data.
  • Addresses a wide range of reference data issues, including acronyms, redundancy, mapping, life cycles, multiple languages, and querying.
  • Describes how reference data interacts with other system components, what problems can arise, and how to mitigate these problems.
  • Offers examples of standard reference data types and matrices for evaluating management methods.
  • Provides a number of standard reference data tables and more specialized material to help you deal with reference data, via a companion Web site

Audience: Database programmers.

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"This is an excellent book that brings out for the first time a comprehensive view of the problems and opportunities that are associated with reference data as part of an organisation's information systems...He also provides excellent summaries of the risks and benefits that can accrue when considering establishing an operational reference data management service. He highlights the important aspects of reference data value maintenance involving data ownership and data stewardship" -- Arthur Haynes
Chairman, British Computer Society's Data Management Specialist Group
Karen Watterson
This is a great book! I have to admit I wasn't enthusiastic about the idea of a book with such a narrow topic initially, but, frankly, it's the first professional book I've read page to page in one sitting in a long time. It should be of interest to DBAs, data architects and modelers, programmers who have to write database programs, and yes, even managers. This book is a winner.
—EditorSQL Server Professional
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Meet the Author

Malcolm Chisholm holds an M.A. from the University of Oxford, a Ph.D.from the University of Bristol, and has over 20 years of experience in information technology. His expertise has allowed him to work in various industries focusing on systems development and data administration. Recently he has worked with the United Nations Development Program and Deloitte and Touche.

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Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1 - What is Reference Data
Chapter 2 - A Few Database Design Concepts
Chapter 3 - The Diversity of Reference Data
Chapter 4 - Characteristics of Reference Data
Chapter 5 - Assigning Values to Codes
Chapter 6 - Relationships within Reference Data
Chapter 7 - Redundancy of Reference Data
Chapter 8 - The Reference Data Life Cycle
Chapter 9 - Monitoring the Usage of Reference Data
Chapter 10 - Mapping Reference Data
Chapter 11 - Understanding the Content of Reference Data
Chapter 12 - Programming and Reference Data
Chapter 13 - Implementing Reference Data in a Database
Chapter 14 - Populating Reference Data Tables
Chapter 15 - External Sources of Reference Data
Chapter 16 - Multilingual Issues
Chapter 17 - How Is Reference Data Different to Other
Chapter 18 - Using Reference Data for Queries
Chapter 19 - Implementing the Management of Reference Data
Annex 1: ISO 4217 Currency Codes
Annex 2: ISO 3166 Country Codes
Annex 3: Distinguishing Signs of vehicles in International Traffic
Annex 4: Crosswalk Table for ISO 3166 Country Codes and Distinguishing Signs of Vehicles in International Traffic
Annex 5: Standard and Poor's Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings
Annex 6: Standard and Poor's Long Term Issuer Credit Ratings
Annex 7: Matrices for Evaluating Reference Data Management
Glossary
Bibliography
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