Common Warehouse Metamodel

The world of meta data began with simple listings that came from early compilers. From that humble origin came directories, then data dictionaries, then repositories and sophisticated end-user tools. The Internet came along and opened up the doors of computing into venues never before imagined, and meta data grew once again.

The time has come for consumers to step forward and specify a standard for meta data semantics and exchange. This book is an important step toward that goal. It will be a lodestone for future products and collaborative efforts across the corporate information factory.

The Common Warehouse Metamodel (CWM) is the new OMG standard that makes the sharing of data seamless. The CWM standard development team provides developers with a complete overview of what CWM is and how it works.

After acquainting readers with the CWM architecture and how each CWM component fits into existing database and data warehouse architectures, the authors provide expert guidance on how to plan for, implement, and deploy CWM technologies. Companion Web site features updates on CWM technologies, descriptions of tools, and links to vendor sites.

TABLE OF CONTENT:

Chapter 1 - Introduction to the Common Warehouse Metamodel

Chapter 2 - The Value Proposition for CWM

Chapter 3 - Foundation Technologies

Chapter 4 - An Architectural Overview of CWM

Chapter 5 - Using CWM

Chapter 6 - Developing Meta Data Solutions Using CWM

Chapter 7 - Implementing CWM

Chapter 8 - Conclusions

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