The Integrated Dictionary/Directory System
ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR)
Some realities of data administration
Communications of the ACM
Managing the Data Resource Function
Managing the Data Resource Function
An Introduction to Database Systems
An Introduction to Database Systems
Information Resource/Data Dictionary Systems
Information Resource/Data Dictionary Systems
Structured Systems Analysis: Tools and Techniques
Structured Systems Analysis: Tools and Techniques
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Data dictionary systems traditionally have been analyzed and compared against idealized standards that are independent of both the special requirements of the organization and the environment in which they will be used. This has resulted in the selection of data dictionary systems that appear to be the best product in terms of the features offered, but which may not be the most effective alternative for meeting the needs of the organization or supporting its data administration effort. This article presents a new framework for analyzing data dictionary systems that encompasses environmental dependencies and organizational requirements. Also described is a structured methodology for selecting a data dictionary system based on this framework. This methodology is then applied to a bank holding company example.