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Database Management: Best Practice for Managing Data
February 2014
Database ManagementEssential for organisations
Business data worldwide is expected to double every 1.2 years, meaning big data is becoming a reality for many companies.
With this comes the essential need to comply with regulations and security aspects.
Making sure best practice methods are in place is essential and more challenging than ever before.
The shift in data usage
Data is no longer managed by just IT
Other areas of the business have data too from leads, to prospects to customer information
This makes best practice even more important to ensure all data complies and that there are effective data management protocols in place
Don’t wait until data is out of hand
Consider your organisations future needs
Ensure data complies with new systems
Get data management protocols in place from the start
Step 1
Establish data management from the beginning
The need for database management can sometimes result from business problems that need solving, so be sure to consider this angle
Identifying potential or current problems will ensure an answer can be found
Step 2
Identify any problems that you need to address
A new implementation will only be successful if there is a clear understanding of it’s ROI. Why?
It’s vital for funding
It’s provides the right perception to stakeholders
It gives a strong reason for embarking on the project
Step 3
Be clear about how database management affects ROI
Effective management of structured data will mean your organisation is in a better position to handle big data
It will become more of an issue based on current trends
Being able to scale up to big data as it becomes more indispensable is vital for ensuring your company is ready for tomorrow
Step 4
Be ready for big(ger) data
Make sure you consider the architecture and software choices when implementing effective database management
There are many options each with their own unique pros and cons
Being aware of this and tailoring the solution according to the specific needs of your company is significant
Step 5
Choose the appropriate technologies and tools
For effective database management a systematic governance model which relays information on knowledge transfer and change management must be in place.
This will be based on the culture of your specific organisation and must encompass the various avenues of business data both internal and external
Step 6
Remember organisational governance
Making sure the right staff and other relevant parties have access to the right data is vital for business flow and the security of your data
Make sure you have the ability to restrict access to certain data or functions within the database
Ensure you have the power to restrict who can run mass updates or delete records
Step 7
Ensure proper security measures are in place
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