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A thing of significance about which information is recorded; a component at the most useful, basic level.
Element Type
Any element held in the repository is classified as a particular type. Examples of element type are entity, attribute, program module, process, table, diagram, text, softbox. Occurrences or instances of these are called elements.
End User Data
Data formatted for end-user query processing; data created by end users; data provided by a data warehouse.
End-User Layer
The user interface and layout of the multidimensional structures designed for the data access tools. This includes the customization of the tools for the users.
Enterprise
A group of departments, divisions, or companies which make up an entire business.
Enterprise Data
Data that is defined for use across a corporate environment.
Entity
A thing of significance, whether real or imagined, about which information eeds to be known or held. It is implemented in a database as one or more tables.
Executive Information System (EIS)
A reporting application targeted for use by executives. Usually such applications have extremely user-friendly, graphical interfaces with a small local data store derived from connection to a data warehouse. It is often used synonymously with decision support system.
Extensibility
The ability to add new components, technology, and increments to the data warehouse solution. This is a critical capability for the data warehouse architecture and technical architecture.
External Data Source
A system or data file provided by an organization external to the client. This includes parent companies or subsidiaries, alliances, partners, and data brokers.
