A Utility For The Generation Of A Preliminary Data/Dictionary Directory
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Abstract
All Information Processing Systems (IPSs) consist of users, data, and algorithms. The algorithms draw upon the store of data to satisfy user requests. In order to process requests, however, a great deal of meta data, or data about data must be employed. The evolving technology of Data Base Management Systems (DBMSs) suggests that this meta data should reside in what is referred to as the Data Dictionary/Directory (DD/D). What is currently lacking both theoretically and in practice is a set of implementation tools or utilities for the generation of a preliminary DD/D and its subsequent maintenance. The purpose of this paper is to suggest a DD/D initialization alternative that is both low cost and effective.
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