Understanding data structure principles

Let's go through some important data architecture principles:

• Data is an asset to an enterprise: Data has a measurable value. It provides some real value to the enterprise. In modern times, data is treated like real gold.
• Data is shared enterprise-wide: Data is captured only once and then used and analyzed many times. Multiple users access the same data for different uses cases and requirements.
• Data governance: Data is governed to ensure data quality.
• Data management: Data needs to be managed to attain enterprise objectives.
• Data access: All users should have access to data.
• Data security: Data should be properly secured and protected.
• Data definition: Each attribute of the data needs to be consistently defined enterprise-wide.

Now that we know the basics of big data and its principles, let's get into some real action.