Getting Started with InfoSphere Data Architect

Chapter 10 – The Data Management Life Cycle 167
Figure 10.1 – Data Security, Privacy, and Lifecycle Management tools
IBM InfoSphere Data Architect, as discussed previously, is primarily used in the design phase of the
integrated data management life cycle, although modifications to the design are commonplace throughout
the life cycle of any project. You can use the workbench to manage these changes.
With the Data Security, Privacy, and Lifecycle Management portfolio, all of these products are presented
to you as a single solution (see section 10.1.2 on Integration capabilities of IBM InfoSphere Data Architect
and 10.1.3 on shell-sharing). With Data Security, Privacy, and Lifecycle Management, the entire product
life cycle can be managed. Because the portfolio overcomes the problems of interoperability and
compatibility, you can achieve the following improvements:
• Develop enterprise-ready applications faster
• Effectively manage data growth
• Optimize database application performance
• Protect data privacy in all stages of the product/application life cycle
• Simplify migrations and upgrades
10.1.2 Integrating IBM InfoSphere Data Architect with other products
In any software development team, whether large or small, you should use tools that can share data or
information seamlessly. This makes it easier to reuse all of the information throughout the various stages
of product development.
IBM InfoSphere Data Architect supports model-driven design by integrating with the following products:
• InfoSphere Business Glossary: Share enterprise glossaries across the business
• Cognos Business Intelligence: Author, share, and use reports from information in your database
• Rational Software Architect: Synch the design of applications and information
• Rational RequisitePro: Ensure that the model is complete for the requirements of the business
• WebSphere® Business Modeler Advanced: Transform data models to XML schema definitions for
business processes