Data Source as the name implies provides data via data site. Data site in turn stores an organization s database data files including non-automated data. Companies implement a data warehouse because they want a repository of all enterprise related data as well as a main repository of the business organization s historical data. But...
Data Type describes how data should be represented interpreted and how the values should be structured or how objects are stored in the memory of the computer. It refers to the form of a data value and constraints placed on data interpretation The form of data value vary and can take different forms such as date...
Demographic data are data output of demography which is the study dealing with the human population. Demographic data can be related to the Earth the same as geographic data. Demographic Data usually represent geographical location identification or describe populations. This field of science and research can be applied to anything about the dynamic...
Legacy data comes from virtually everywhere within the information system and support legacy systems. The many sources of legacy data include databases often relational but hierarchical network object XML and object relational databases as well. Legacy data is another term used for disparate data. Some files such as XML documents or flat...
Foredata is a very new term that stands for Developed From Fore" meaning beforehand up front at or near the front. In fact not many are aware of the existence of such word but the underlying function of the foredata has always been there and has existed as early as the database system has existed years ago. Foredata are all data about...
An integrated data resource is composed of many different data sources that have been applied with several tools to overcome disparities. For instance without the aide of integration tools a business enterprise may have several database systems in each of the departments within the business organizations. These database systems may be relational...