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Master Data Services In SQL Server Denali

This session discusses the definitions, issues, and overview of Master Data Services (MDS) in SQL Server Denali. Key topics include the significance of master data (e.g., Product, Customer, Supplier), common data quality issues such as duplicates and missing data, and the importance of hierarchy management for effective reporting. The update features a new Excel add-in and integration with Data Quality Services (DQS). A demo showcases typical MDS architecture and how to utilize these tools to better manage and enrich business data.

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Master Data Services In SQL Server Denali

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  1. Master Data ServicesInSQL Server Denali Jeremy Kashel jeremy.kashel@adatis.co.uk http://blogs.adatis.co.uk/blogs/jeremykashel/

  2. Agenda • Definitions • Master Data Issues in BI • Master Data Services Overview • Changes in Denali • Typical Architecture in BI • Demo • Questions

  3. Master Data Defined • The reference data or nouns of the business, e.g. Product, Customer, Supplier • Master data entities • Non-transactional data of the business • Found in: • ERP systems • HR systems • Other LOB systems • SharePoint lists • Excel

  4. Master Data Issues in BI • Data quality / Duplicate data • E.g. Vodafone, Vodafone Plc and Vodaphone • Missing data – blanks • Enriching data for reporting • Create a “Business Type” attribute for reporting • Not available in source systems • Hierarchy Management • Maintain a sort order • Maintain reports / cubes • E.g. Named set definitions in Analysis Services

  5. Master Data Services Overview • Enterprise, Data Centre & Developer Editions (64 Bit) • SQL Server database • Web front end (and now Excel add-in) • Modelling capability • Data entry for master data entities • Business rules & workflow • SharePoint integration • Versioning and transactions • Security • Web Service API

  6. Changes in Denali • Updated web front end • New Excel Add-In • Staging table changes • Data Quality Services (DQS) integration • Now included in the main installation

  7. Excel Add-In • Add/update/delete MDS data from within Excel • Domain-based attribute and business rule aware • Create MDS models from Excel data • Data Quality Services (DQS) integration

  8. Typical MDS Architecture in BI

  9. Demo • Updated web front end overview • Excel Add-In overview • Data integration story • Update data in Excel • SSIS – Load from MDS into data warehouse • Cube processed, report updated • Create master data entities in Excel

  10. Summary • Master data – reference data or nouns of the business • Use MDS to manage hierarchies for reporting • Master Data Manager web front end • New Excel add-in • Access MDS data from Excel • Data Quality Services (DQS) integration • Create new MDS entities from Excel

  11. Questions ?

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