Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services

Book Description

Packed with templates, checklists, and real-life examples, this user-friendly guide will provide you with the insights and guidance of an expert consultant, for a fraction of the price. You’ll follow a clearly laid out path from Change Management novice to confident and prepared change manager. You’ll be introduced to the Five Pillars of Change: Sponsorship, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Training, and Organization Design. You will work step-by-step through templates in each pillar to build and run a comprehensive Change Management plan tailor-made to your project and organization.

What you will learn

• Understand the foundational concepts of Master Data Management and SQL Server Learn how to install and configure Master Data Services Create and populate your first Model Learn how to create and manage Hierarchies and Collections Extend your Models with User-defined Meta Data Control your Master Data Environment through the use of Versions and Flags Discover how to import data from a variety of source systems by using SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Extend your solution with business rules, e-mail notifications, and SharePoint workflow Create custom solutions by utilizing the Master Data Services API Feed different source systems by using Subscription Views and BizTalk Server Secure your Master Data Services Models with comprehensive MDS security

Who this book is for