In recent years, active metadata (as opposed to passive metadata) has promoted the development of new types of metadata and ways to manage them. Metadata is a labeling system that can be read by humans and computers and allows search engines to locate data using defined metadata fields. Passive metadata provides a basic identification system […]
The Business Glossary and Automated Metadata Tools
Automated metadata tools can be used to develop and build business glossaries, graphs, and data catalogs. By eliminating the human factor, metadata errors can be minimized and tasks accomplished much more quickly. Business glossaries act as the foundation for a shared and common language. Automated metadata tools can cut down on the amount of time […]