When it comes to making informed decisions, data is the most critical asset an organization possesses. In this session, you'll see how to create...
ER/Studio Data Architect
Getting Physical – Using automation to build robust, high-fidelity schemas from your logical models
High-fidelity database schemas capture essential business rules and help ensure data quality, but can be very time-consuming to produce and...
The Intrinsic Value of Data Modeling
Maybe you're using Visio, Excel, or a proprietary tool with limited functionality to create a data model. Perhaps you are expanding your job...
Taming the Wild West of Data
Prior to joining Embarcadero, Ron was a consultant who used ER/Studio as well as a variety of other data modeling suites throughout his career....
Data Governance Trends
The volume of data continues to increase and is coming from more data sources. With more data comes increased opportunity, but also increased risk...
Automating Data Modeling Tasks
Finding ways to automate common tasks can make your data modeling more productive. By investing a little bit of time initially, you can save time...
Data Modeling for Agile Environments
Agile Development has always been at the forefront of new ways of developing software. So why should Data Modeling be left behind? In this short...
Data Modeling Source Control Demystified
This video replay from the Data U online conference gives you an overview of the challenges faced by organizations wanting to implement a secure...
Managing Change in Enterprise Data Modeling
It is often said that Change Management is nothing new in the IT Industry. The Data Modeling space is no different. The critical facet in enabling...
Using Collaboration for Spreading Enterprise Knowledge – by David Loshin, Knowledge Integrity, Inc.
This is the last in a series of six posts on metadata collaboration from David Loshin. Read the previous post in the series. In my earlier...
Achieving Data Modeling Nirvana
Data Modeling has forever been a realm of a segment of folks that are immersed into the nitty gritty of Database Architecture from a model to...
Big Data = Bigger Need for Data Models – by Rob Loranger
Big Data has had a great impact on science, healthcare, government and many other industries. For instance, it is now possible for scientists to map...
Securing your Data Modeling Assets – ER/Studio Repository
Building Your Very First Data Model From Scratch
Section 1: Creating a Data Model In this section, we will be learning how to create a data model from scratch using ER/Studio Data Architect. See...
Metadata Integration
The operational culture of the enterprise has gradually shifted towards a more business-centric model, one where business users and front line...
The Metadata Conundrum – by David Loshin
This is the second in a series of six posts from David Loshin. Read the previous post and the next post in the series. In my last...
Metadata Overview, by Ron Huizenga
What is Metadata? The term “Metadata” arises frequently when discussing Data Architecture. In short, it is “data about data.” However,...