Developing High Quality Data Models

3. Some Types and Uses of Data Models

Chapter Outline

3.1 Different Types of Data Models 23

3.1.1 Physical Data Model 24

3.1.2 Logical Data Model 24

3.1.3 Conceptual Data Model 25

3.1.4 Canonical Data Model 25

3.1.5 Application Data Model 26

3.1.6 Business Requirements Data Model 26

3.1.7 Integration Data Model 27

3.1.8 Enterprise Data Model 27

3.1.9 Business Information Model 28

3.1.10 Data Usage Model (Data Flow Diagram) 28

3.1.11 Summary of Different Types of Data Model 28

3.2 Integration of Data and Data Models 29

3.2.1 Integration Models 30

3.2.2 Scope and Context 31

3.2.3 Integration Model Content 32

3.2.4 A Full Integration Model 32

3.2.5 Mapping Specifications ...