===== Data architecture =====

===Definition===
Data architecture is the [[general_term/blueprint|blueprint]] that defines how data is managed (stored, organized, integrated, and accessed) within an organization.

===DMBOK2===
Data architecture is identifying the data needs of the enterprise (regardless of structure), and designing and maintaining the master [[general_term/blueprint|blueprints]] to meet those needs. 

===Note==
Other definitions of data architecture:
  * The [[general_term/blueprint|blueprint]] for managing data assets by aligning with organizational strategy.
  * The description of the structure of an organization’s logical and physical data assets and data management resources.
  * A [[general_term/framework|framework]] for managing data.

===Purpose===
The purpose of data architecture is to establish strategic data [[general_term/requirement|requirements]] and designs to meet those [[general_term/requirement|requirements]].

===Relation===
| Data architecture  | is child of         | [[general_term/blueprint|blueprint]]  |                                  
| Data architecture  | is an element of a  | [[data_utilisation_management_system:data_utilisation_management_system|data value management system]]  |
| Data architecture  | is an element of a  | [[data_quality_general/data_quality_management_system|data quality management system]]      |

===Lifecycle===
  * Design data architecture
  * Review data architecture
  * Establish data architecture
  * Communicate data architecture
  * Implement data architecture
  * Evaluate data architecture
  * Adapt data architecture

===Characteristics===
  * Accessibility
  * Clarity
  * Feasability

===Reference===
  * What is data architecture? A framework for managing data | CIO. CIO | The voice of IT leadership. (n.d.). Retrieved March 11, 2023.[[https://www.cio.com/article/190941/what-is-data-architecture-a-framework-for-managing-data.html|Internet page]]
  * Data architectuur. Werkgroep Maturity van DAMA-NL. [[https://dama-nl.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Two-pager-Data-architectuur-DAMA-NL.pdf|Two pager]]
  * Gandi, Manisha (2023). Data Architecture as Foundation of Digital Transformation/ [[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/data-architecture-foundation-digital-transformation-manisha-gandhi/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android&utm_campaign=share_via|LinkedIn]]

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