Understanding data structure principles

Let's go through some important data architecture principles:

  • Data is an asset to an enterprise: Data has a measurable value. It provides some real value to the enterprise. In modern times, data is treated like real gold.
  • Data is shared enterprise-wide: Data is captured only once and then used and analyzed many times. Multiple users access the same data for different uses cases and requirements.
  • Data governance: Data is governed to ensure data quality.
  • Data management: Data needs to be managed to attain enterprise objectives.
  • Data access: All users should have access to data.
  • Data security: Data should be properly secured and protected.
  • Data definition: Each attribute of the data needs to be consistently ...

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