October 2005
Beginner to intermediate
576 pages
13h 35m
English
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Acknowledgments
The following people have influenced—directly and indirectly—the material found in this book. The author is grateful for the long-term relationships that have been formed and for the experiences that have provided a basis for learning.
Guy Hildebrand, a partner like no other
Lynn Inmon, a wife and helpmate like no other
Ryan Sousa, a free thinker for the times
Jim Shank and Nick Johnson, without whom there would be nothing
Ron Powell and Shawn Rogers, friends and inspirations for all times
Joyce Norris Montanari, Intelligent Solutions, an inspiration throughout the ages
John Zachman, Zachman International, a friend and a world class architect
Dan Meers, BillInmon.com, a real visionary and a real friend
Cheryl Estep, independent consultant, who was there at the beginning
Claudia Imhoff, Intelligent Solutions
Jon Geiger, Intelligent Solutions
John Ladley, Meta Group
Bob Terdeman, EMC Corporation
Lowell Fryman, independent consultant
David Fender, SAS Japan
Jim Davis, SAS
Peter Grendel, SAP
Allen Houpt, CA
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