The Song Remains the Same

DM Review, February, 2008 by Rick Sherman

In 2003, the inaugural column I wrote discussed the Data Integration Framework (DIF). This approach is the foundation that I have used for more than 20 years to design, develop, deploy and maintain data integration solutions. Technology and products have changed, but as I’m always reminding my consulting clients, the basis for sound data integration remains. Always remember the following basics that comprise the DIF:

* Architectures that are used to stage data from data sources to information consumers;

* Processes that help gather, consolidate, transform, cleanse and aggregate data and metadata;

* Standards for ensuring consistency, accuracy, integrity and data quality;

* Resources and skills that are necessary to ensure success; and

*...

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