Data architecture

Definition

Data architecture is the blueprint that defines how data is managed (stored, organized, integrated, and accessed) within an organization.

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Data architecture is identifying the data needs of the enterprise (regardless of structure), and designing and maintaining the master blueprints to meet those needs.

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Other definitions of data architecture:

Purpose

The purpose of data architecture is to establish strategic data requirements and designs to meet those requirements.

Relation

Data architecture is child of blueprint
Data architecture is an element of a data utilization management system
Data architecture is an element of a data quality management system

Lifecycle

Characteristics

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