Microsoft® SQL Server 2012 Unleashed

Master Data Services Terms and Concepts

Model—Is the primary object for data organization in MDS. It defines the overall content and structure you are trying to master. Most other objects are subordinate too (relate too) this main concept. There can be one or more models. All deployments are done at the model level.

Version—You can create multiple versions of the master data within a model. Versions can be locked while you validate your data and committed after the data is validated. Committed versions form an auditable record of changes. Each ...