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The Common Warehouse Metamodel (CWM) is a specification developed by the Object Management Group (OMG) that provides a standard for modeling metadata in data warehousing and business intelligence environments. CWM is designed to enable the interchange of metadata between different data warehousing tools, repositories, and applications, facilitating interoperability and integration across diverse systems.

Overview[edit]

CWM is based on the Unified Modeling Language (UML) and the Meta-Object Facility (MOF), which are also standards maintained by the OMG. The CWM specification defines a set of models that describe various aspects of data warehousing, including data sources, data transformations, data storage, and data analysis.

The primary goal of CWM is to provide a common framework for metadata interchange, which is crucial for the integration of heterogeneous data warehousing environments. By using CWM, organizations can ensure that their metadata is consistent and can be shared across different tools and platforms.

Components of CWM[edit]

CWM consists of several key components:

Core Models: These models define the basic concepts and relationships used throughout CWM, such as classes, attributes, and associations.

Data Resource Models: These models describe the structure and semantics of data sources, including databases, files, and other data repositories.

Data Transformation Models: These models specify how data is transformed from one form to another, including extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.

Data Storage Models: These models define how data is stored in a data warehouse, including schemas, tables, and indexes.

Data Analysis Models: These models describe how data is analyzed and reported, including OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) and data mining.

Benefits of CWM[edit]

The adoption of CWM offers several benefits:

Interoperability: CWM provides a standard way to represent metadata, enabling different tools and applications to work together seamlessly.

Consistency: By using a common metamodel, organizations can ensure that their metadata is consistent across different systems.

Integration: CWM facilitates the integration of data from multiple sources, allowing for more comprehensive data analysis and reporting.

Vendor Neutrality: As an open standard, CWM is not tied to any specific vendor, providing flexibility and choice for organizations.

History[edit]

CWM was first introduced by the OMG in 2000, with the latest version, CWM 1.1, released in 2003. It was developed in response to the growing need for a standardized approach to metadata management in data warehousing environments.

Also see[edit]

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-The Common Warehouse Metamodel (CWM) is a standard developed by the Object Management Group (OMG) designed to facilitate data warehousing and business intelligence by promoting interoperability between different data warehousing systems. CWM uses metadata to describe and access information in a data warehouse, enabling various tools and platforms to understand and manipulate this data effectively. This article provides an overview of the Common Warehouse Metamodel, including its architecture, components, and applications.
+{{Infobox software
+| name = Common Warehouse Metamodel
+| logo = <!-- No logo available -->
+| developer = Object Management Group
+| latest release version = 1.1
+| latest release date = 2003
+| programming language = UML
+| operating system = Cross-platform
+| genre = Data warehousing
+| license = Open standard
+}}
-==Overview==
+The '''Common Warehouse Metamodel''' (CWM) is a specification developed by the [[Object Management Group]] (OMG) that provides a standard for modeling metadata in data warehousing and business intelligence environments. CWM is designed to enable the interchange of metadata between different data warehousing tools, repositories, and applications, facilitating interoperability and integration across diverse systems.
-The Common Warehouse Metamodel is an open standard that defines a comprehensive model for the representation of metadata within a data warehouse. It is designed to enable the integration, interchange, and management of metadata across different data warehousing and business analysis tools. By providing a common language for describing data, CWM allows for the seamless exchange and transformation of data between disparate systems.
-==Architecture==
+== Overview ==
-CWM's architecture is based on four key layers:
+CWM is based on the [[Unified Modeling Language]] (UML) and the [[Meta-Object Facility]] (MOF), which are also standards maintained by the OMG. The CWM specification defines a set of models that describe various aspects of data warehousing, including data sources, data transformations, data storage, and data analysis.
-* '''Model''' - At the core of CWM is the model layer, which defines the metadata required for data warehousing operations. This includes descriptions of data structures, transformations, mappings, and constraints.
-* '''Management''' - This layer provides mechanisms for managing and accessing the metadata defined in the model layer. It includes services for metadata repository management, query and transaction management, and version control.
-* '''Integration''' - The integration layer focuses on the interoperability of CWM with other standards and systems. It defines interfaces and mechanisms for importing and exporting metadata, ensuring that CWM can work seamlessly with other models and tools.
-* '''Extensions''' - CWM can be extended to support specific domains or technologies. These extensions can add new types of metadata or modify existing structures to better support particular use cases.
-==Components==
+The primary goal of CWM is to provide a common framework for metadata interchange, which is crucial for the integration of heterogeneous data warehousing environments. By using CWM, organizations can ensure that their metadata is consistent and can be shared across different tools and platforms.
-CWM is composed of several key components, including:
-* '''Data Resources''' - Descriptions of the physical data sources and targets within a data warehouse environment.
-* '''Business Information''' - Metadata that describes the business context of the data, including business terms, rules, and processes.
-* '''Analysis''' - Metadata related to the analysis of data, including multidimensional cubes, measures, and dimensions.
-* '''Transformations''' - Descriptions of the data transformation processes, including mappings, transformation rules, and execution environments.
-==Applications==
+== Components of CWM ==
-The Common Warehouse Metamodel finds application in various areas of data warehousing and business intelligence, including:
+CWM consists of several key components:
-* '''Metadata Interchange''' - CWM enables the exchange of metadata between different tools and platforms, facilitating a more integrated and cohesive data warehousing environment.
-* '''Data Warehouse Design''' - By providing a standardized model for metadata, CWM supports the design and development of data warehouses and business intelligence systems.
-* '''Data Integration''' - CWM can be used to define and manage the processes involved in integrating data from multiple sources into a unified data warehouse.
-* '''Business Analysis''' - With its support for describing business information and analysis metadata, CWM aids in the development of business analysis tools and applications.
-==Conclusion==
+* '''Core Models''': These models define the basic concepts and relationships used throughout CWM, such as classes, attributes, and associations.
-The Common Warehouse Metamodel represents a significant step forward in the standardization and interoperability of data warehousing and business intelligence systems. By providing a common framework for describing and managing metadata, CWM enables more efficient and effective data integration, analysis, and management.
-[[Category:Data Warehousing]]
+* '''Data Resource Models''': These models describe the structure and semantics of data sources, including databases, files, and other data repositories.
-[[Category:Metadata]]
+* '''Data Transformation Models''': These models specify how data is transformed from one form to another, including extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
+* '''Data Storage Models''': These models define how data is stored in a data warehouse, including schemas, tables, and indexes.
+* '''Data Analysis Models''': These models describe how data is analyzed and reported, including [[OLAP]] (Online Analytical Processing) and data mining.
+== Benefits of CWM ==
+The adoption of CWM offers several benefits:
+* '''Interoperability''': CWM provides a standard way to represent metadata, enabling different tools and applications to work together seamlessly.
+* '''Consistency''': By using a common metamodel, organizations can ensure that their metadata is consistent across different systems.
+* '''Integration''': CWM facilitates the integration of data from multiple sources, allowing for more comprehensive data analysis and reporting.
+* '''Vendor Neutrality''': As an open standard, CWM is not tied to any specific vendor, providing flexibility and choice for organizations.
+== History ==
+CWM was first introduced by the OMG in 2000, with the latest version, CWM 1.1, released in 2003. It was developed in response to the growing need for a standardized approach to metadata management in data warehousing environments.
+== Also see ==
+* [[Data warehousing]]
+* [[Metadata]]
+* [[Unified Modeling Language]]
+* [[Meta-Object Facility]]
+* [[Object Management Group]]
+{{Data warehousing}}
+{{Object Management Group}}
+[[Category:Data warehousing]]
+[[Category:Metadata standards]]
 [[Category:Object Management Group standards]]
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