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Updated 06 May 2008
Key questions from an enterprise data architect
Key questions from an enterprise data architect
Data is the lifeblood of the enterprise, and the best way to prepare for a development and integration project is to document the characteristics of the data that drive the target applications. Learn the key questions that an enterprise data architect should explore in order to effectively document the characteristics of relevant data and take the most important first step towards project success.  More >
An introduction to the Master Data Management Reference Architecture: Learn about the key concepts that drive the design of the MDM Reference Architecture and Logical System Architecture. See how to map the relevant IBM Information Management software products to the core components of the MDM Reference Architecture.
Develop and deploy multitenant Web-delivered solutions using IBM middleware, Part 1: Challenges and architectural patterns: Use IBM middleware to address these challenges and to build and deploy scalable, customizable, manageable, and cost-effective multitenant solutions.
Requirements modeling, Part 2: Build your new design: After you've designed a new architecture, you're eager to build it. But before you start, look at the best way to implement your plan without interrupting business. In this second article in the series, learn important steps to take a new architecture from the drawing board to the next level: building.
Why a security policy?: If you were to assemble a "top 10" list of issues affecting the IT industry in the past 10 years, security would have a prominent place on the list. Organizations can throw money at technologies to upgrade security, but any successful solution requires proper planning, starting with a security policy.
Development requirements road map: It's the planning that counts: Shorten timelines, lower implementation costs, improve deliverable quality, and foster best practices by creating a logical road map that provides a framework for development project decision making.
Community highlightdeveloperWorks space - Business analyst tools and best practices : Keep up to date with the latest tools and best practices for business analysts to help translate business requirements into IT requirements.

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