Entity Information Life Cycle for Big Data

Chapter 2

Entity Identity Information and the CSRUD Life Cycle Model

Abstract

Chapter 2 lays the foundation for the book’s theme – recognizing and understanding the role of life cycle management in the context of entity information supporting master data management. The chapter defines a life cycle model called CSRUD as an extension and adaptation of existing models for general information life cycle management to the specific context of entity identity information.

Keywords

Entity Identity Information; Information Life Cycle; POSMAD; CRUD; CSRUD

Entities and Entity References

For the purposes of this book, entities are defined to be distinguishable real-world objects such as people, products, or places. This definition does not include concepts or ...