Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services

Book excerpt: Best Practices for Deploying and Managing Master Data Services (MDS) Effectively manage master data and drive better decision making across your enterprise with detailed instruction from two MDS experts. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services Implementation & Administration shows you how to use MDS to centralize the management of key data within your organization. Find out how to build an MDS model, establish hierarchies, govern data access, and enforce business rules. Legacy system integration and security are also covered. Real-world programming examples illustrate the material presented in this comprehensive guide. Create a process-agnostic solution for managing your business domains Learn how to take advantage of the data modeling capabilities of MDS Manage hierarchies and consolidations across your organization Import data by using SQL Server Integration Services and T-SQL statements Ensure data accuracy and completeness by using business rules and versioning Employ role-based security at functional, object, and attribute levels Design export views and publish data to subscribing systems Use Web services to progrmmatically interact with your implementation