XML in Data Management: Understanding and Applying Them Together (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data Management Systems)

XML in Data Management is for IT managers and technical staff involved in the creation, administration, or maintenance of a data management infrastructure that includes XML. For most IT staff, XML is either just a buzzword that is ignored or a silver bullet to be used in every nook and cranny of their organization. The truth is in between the two. This book provides the guidance necessary for data managers to make measured decisions about XML within their organizations. Readers will understand the uses of XML, its component architecture, its strategic implications, and how these apply to data management.

• Takes a data-centric view of XML
• Explains how, when, and why to apply XML to data management systems
• Covers XML component architecture, data engineering, frameworks, metadata, legacy systems, and more
• Discusses the various strengths and weaknesses of XML technologies in the context of organizational data management and integration

Dr. Peter H. Aiken is an award-winning, internationally recognized thought leader in the area of organizational data architecture and engineering. As a practicing data manager, consultant, author and researcher, he has been actively studying these and related areas for more than twenty-five years. He has held leadership positions with the US Department of Defense and consulted with more than 50 organizations in 14 different counties. His achievements have resulted in recognition as one of 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century and bibliographic entries in Who's Who in Science and Engineering, Who's Who in American Education and other recognitions. He is a professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, Founding Director of Data Blueprint, and part-time Visiting Scientist at the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. He was awarded the 2001 DAMA International Achievement Award and the Defense Information Systems Agency Career Recognition. He has published five books, including Building Corporate Portals Using XML with Clive Finkelstein (1999, McGraw-Hill) and the best-seller Data Reverse Engineering (1996, McGraw-Hill).

M. David Allen has an MSc. degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Data Blueprint in Richmond Virginia. His background is as a programmer and analyst, and he holds dual degrees in Computer Science and Psychology. He teaches classes on XML-related topics including, XSL, & XSLT, and XML basics.