INTRODUCTION TO DATA ARCHITECTUREA foundation covering the key essentials

A foundational explanation of both the practice and role of the Data Architect, and the information systems they work with every day.

What is Data Architecture? Data Architecture is the way information flows around an organisation.
The practice of Data Architecture is the practice of designing data flow to get data to the right place, at the right time, so the right people can make the right decisions.
The practice of Data Architecture is critical knowledge for an organisation wishing to make the most of its information.
This book includes everything needed for an introduction to Data Architecture.

SECTION 1: DESCRIBING DATA ARCHITECTUREWhat is Data Architecture?
Relationships to Data Governance, Quality, Management and Strategy
High level overview of information flow and components
The role and practice of the Data Architect
How to govern Data Architecture

SECTION 2: BUILDING BLOCKSDescription of basic building blocks
Deep dive into:
Databases
Data in motion
Reporting and visualisation
Cloud
Data Ecosystems
Management of third parties
Data Modelling

SECTION 3: IMPLEMENTATIONBest practice principles
Examples of real-life data architectures
Common pain points and solutions
Designing and implementing architectural change