Components of a Canonical Data Model

Abstract

                     There is much discussion on the needs and benefits of a canonical data model to support 

                     a SOA initiative.   However, many Data Management groups that are given the task to

                     develop a canonical data model respond with the question : What is it?

                        

                     This white paper sheds light on the components that comprise a canonical data model 

                     and provides clear examples of what each component should look like.  This paper makes

                     the assumption that the reader has a thorough understanding of data modeling, UML and  

                     XML concepts.