Enterprise architecture analysis framework database

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2011-06-28

2011-06-28

Yigdall, Michael J (Department: 2192)

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Data warehouse, data mart, online analytical processing ,...

Tools to automate schema definition process

C717S104000, C717S105000, C707S803000, C705S007380

Reexamination Certificate

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07970729

ABSTRACT:
A method of modeling an enterprise includes storing core objects, where the core objects include an information object defining information used in the enterprise, a participant object defining a participant in the enterprise, an enabler object defining a tool used in the enterprise, and an activity object defining a process performed in the enterprise, and storing relationship objects that define interactions between two or more of the core objects.

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