Principles of Data Management, 3rd Edition

APPENDIX DTECHNIQUES AND SKILLS FOR DATA MANAGEMENT

As described in Chapter 3, there are three distinct roles within data management: data administration, database administration and repository administration. There are specific techniques and skills required for the holders of each of these roles.

TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS FOR DATA ADMINISTRATION

Data administrators need to be able to communicate with skilled information technology (IT) – or information systems (IS) – specialists, but they also need to be able to communicate with managers and end-users within the business. The ideal data administrator will have knowledge, experience and expertise in a variety of areas relating both to the enterprise and to the technical environment. The skills ...