About Metadata
Metadata is:
- Information about the data stored in the Data Warehouse
- Information about Decision Support products (i.e., a Business Objects Universe, a Data Mart, etc.)
- Documentation that improves understanding of data and related processes
Metadata is provided to help you:
- Learn about Business Objects Universes available for custom reporting
- Learn about table structures and/or data marts available for custom reporting
- Find data you are seeking
- Consistently define the data
- Know the source of the data
- Define the technical structure
Information available in the Metadata includes:
- Universe Information - Detailed information about Business Objects Universes available for custom reporting
- Data Dictionary - Business definitions and technical information for data stored in the Data Warehouse
- Source-To-Target Mappings - Information on where the data stored in the Data Warehouse comes from, and how it is transformed
- Data Models - Logical and physical data models, provided to help you understand the data structures
- Release Notes - Detailed information for all Decision Support implementations
- Data Education Materials - Finance, Human Resources and Student training materials
If you have a suggestion or comment about the Metadata, please contact us
via the on-line Help Desk.
