SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services
Top Features
Master Data Hub that provides central management of master data entities and hierarchies and provides a comprehensive role based security model that ensures fine-grained, secure access to master data.
Flexible Data Model completely defined in a metadata driven data model. Data administrators are free to define the data model in any way that satisfies the needs of their organization. As new business entities appear or current business entities change, the master data hub data model can change to accommodate the new business requirements.
Business Rules that ensure the quality of data entered in the master data hub. The business rules engine is efficient and flexible.
Human workflow that notifies assigned owners of business rule violations by email. Notifications can be sent for every violation or grouped together for periodic notification.
Versioning of all data entities and hierarchies. New versions can be created by an administrator whenever they are required.
Hierarchy Management supports both level-based and ragged parent child hierarchies and is managed by an intuitive drag and drop interface.
Security model is flexible and can be enforced at a very granular level. Security is integrated with Active Directory.
