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Distributed Metadata Management

Stu CartyApril 9, 2003

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Metadata Management Architectures

Centralized Real-Time Hybrid(passive) copies and/or physically stores meta

data definitions

active, real-time access to meta data (no copy / storage)

real-time access with some copy / storage

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MetaCenter™ Architecture

Unique Ability, Patent Pending

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MetaCenter - Easy to Use & Navigate

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Entity- Name- Definition- Data-type- Data-Values

Business Rule- Name- Definition- Policy Maker- Manager

Table- Name- Syntax- Column- Data Steward

Mapping- Name- Comment- Version- Application

Operating Platform- Definition- Location- Specifications

Critical Success Factor- Name- Definition- Policy Maker- Controllability Rating

Business

Technical

MetaCenter is 100% ExtensibleYou can model any type of metadata

Add any object-types, attributes, or relationships

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IRMAC - Key Questions to AddressKey Features & Functions MetaCenter version 2.7 MetaCenter version 3.0

  (shipping today) (launches Q2/2003)

Web Portal / Browser-based interface 100% Java 100% Java

Favorites Dashboard Yes Yes

Administrator interface Windows-based 100% Java

Independent, Standalone Repository product Yes Yes

100% extensible meta-model: object-types, attributes, and relationships

Yes Yes

Non-Proprietary Repository based on standard, open 3rd-party RDBMS

Yes Yes

Repository DBMS accessible thru 3rd-party tools

Yes Yes

Open Import thru Flat Files (CSV) Yes Yes

Open Interchange thru CWM/XMI no Yes

Repository Export thru CWM/XMI no Yes

Import mapping wizard Yes Yes

Export mapping wizard no Yes

Real-time (ActiveLinx) meta data interfacesInformatica, Business Objects,

ERwin, Oracle DBMS, SQL/Server DBMS

Informatica, Business Objects, ERwin, Oracle DBMS, SQL/Server

DBMS plus MicroStrategy, DB2/UDB, Cognos, and others

Pricing - 200 users + interfaces US$80,000 to $150,000 US$80,000 to $150,000

Typical installation, setup, and training 5 days 5 days

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Customer Examples

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MetaCenter Customer Example

Centralized(passive) copies and/or physically stores meta

data definitions Business Audience – dozens of users

Uses MetaCenter to document, store, and manage Business meta data for internal “Finance Data Library”

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MetaCenter Customer Example

Real-Timeactive, real-time

access to meta data (no copy / storage)

Technical Audience Uses MetaCenter to

help manage 1100 ETL mappings across 13 separate, physical ETL repositories

Emphasis on Data Lineage, Mapping Analysis, Impact Analysis reporting

Major Sportswear Company

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MetaCenter Customer Example

Both Business & Technical audience – over 200 users

DW tools = Informatica, Erwin, MS-SQL/Server

Previously using Excel spreadsheets to manage metadata!

Uses MetaCenter to document, store, and manage both Business and Technical metadata from their DW environment

Hybridreal-time access with some copy / storage

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Customer Write-Ups Availableplease visit our website at www.dag.com

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What the Experts Say

"Data Advantage Group brings a fresh, modern perspective to the world of enterprise metadata management.  I've reviewed this company in detail,and can honestly say that their background and experience is exceptional.  I'm very impressed with their innovative product and service offerings."

Bill Inmon"The Father of Data Warehousing" & Leading Expert in Metadata Management President, Billinmon.com LLC

"MetaCenter is a truly unique product offering. Its innovative approachof real-time interfacing sets it apart from legacy repository products. MetaCenter's ease of use helps it to be implemented across a broader audience from business users to IT staff."

Adrienne TannenbaumLeading Authority in Metadata Mgmt President, Database Design Solutions

“… Metadata is back on the agenda and Data Advantage Group certainly understand it and have a viable, pragmatic and unique approach.”

Gareth Morfill Senior Analyst, Ovum

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Thank You

For more information please contact:Stu Carty

tel: +1.925.855.7400email: scarty@dag.com