Construction and Management of Metadata Repository (with CD-ROM)

Author: (USA) Macauo, translated by Zhang Ming et al.
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: This book starts with the basic concepts of data, provides a detailed introduction to the theoretical content and market prospects of metadata, and elaborates on the complete lifecycle of metadata development projects in detail. From evaluation tools, planning, to personnel configuration and system architecture design, it covers all aspects. The book is well-structured and easy to understand, benefiting both researchers of metadata theory and engineering personnel of specific metadata projects. The entire book consists of 11 chapters and three appendices. The 11 chapters are divided into two parts. Part one includes introductory content, with Chapters 1 and 2 fully explaining the significance of metadata and some basic concepts, and Chapter 3 providing a comprehensive introduction to the current major metadata standards. The second part introduces metadata tools evaluation, organizational and personnel configuration for metadata repositories, project planning, system architecture design, improving data quality through metadata, and metamodel construction, based on the various stages of the metadata repository project lifecycle, from Chapter 4 to Chapter 9. Additionally, Chapter 10 provides a detailed introduction to the deliverables and achievements at each stage of the development cycle. Finally, Chapter 11 looks ahead to the future trends of metadata development.