erwin Skills 101: Series (GMT)

Time: 10:00 AM GMT
Location: Microsoft Teams Townhall

Experience the transformative power of erwin Data Modeler, a leading tool in IT for over 30 years. Evolving continuously, it bridges legacy relational databases with Big Data and NoSQL. Discover how erwin DM helps organizations effectively Discover, Document, Develop, and Manage their data architectures, keeping you ahead in data management. Unlock your data's true potential with erwin DM!

Topics that will be discussed include: 

• Strategies for identifying and mapping current data structures.
• Techniques for efficiently creating a thorough Logical/Physical Data Dictionary.
• Utilizing Conceptual, Logical, and Physical models to effectively convey your data narrative.
• Leveraging this information as a foundational reference for enhancing both new and existing data structures.
• Approaches for fostering collaborative development of these systems.

Time: 10:00 AM GMT
Location: Microsoft Teams Townhall

erwin Data Modeler 14.1 offers native support for 33 data structures, enabling seamless integration and analysis. This allows for easy Reverse Engineering to reveal hidden insights, Forward Engineering to generate DDL effortlessly, and Comprehensive Comparisons for impact analysis. Join us to explore how erwin DM helps organizations clarify their complex data landscapes.

Topics that will be discussed include: 

• Configuration of erwin DM Reverse Engineering for effective sharing among modelers.
• Utilization of Reverse Engineering options to infer keys and relationships within the data.
• Scheduling Reverse Engineering to run during off-peak hours for large systems.
• Establishing modeling standards through the use of Active Model Templates.

Time: 10:00 AM GMT
Location: Microsoft Teams Townhall

Unlock the power of erwin DM to create a dynamic and tailored Logical/Physical Data Dictionary, seamlessly integrating your organization's unique terminology and customized data flags also known as User Defined Properties (UDP). Elevate your Data Model and visual diagrams with this innovative tool, transforming the way you capture and convey the essence of your data landscape. Discover how personalized insights can enhance clarity and drive informed decision-making within your organization.

Topics that will be discussed include: 

• Techniques for flagging sensitive data and importing organizational terms.
• Utilizing Subject Areas to concentrate on specific objects.
• Leveraging the Report Designer to generate reports.
• Employing ER360 to publish models and reports via a web portal.

Time: 10:00 AM EST
Location: Microsoft Teams Townhall

Unlock the full potential of erwin DM with the transformative Workgroup Edition! At its core is the Mart Portal, designed to elevate your modeling experience with advanced access controls, automatic versioning, and collaborative features. The state-of-the-art ER360 web portal keeps you connected and in control. Leverage your foundational models and adapt them to a rapidly changing technology landscape, empowering your team to stay ahead.

Topics that will be discussed include: 

• Generate DDL from a physical model.
• Utilize Complete Compare for impact analysis and script generation.
• Integrate seamlessly with CI/CD repositories.
• Leverage centralized Active Model Templates to establish and enforce standards.
• Understand the process of automatic versioning.
• Change target databases as needed.

Speaker: Andy McGovern

Time: 10:00 AM GMT
Location: Microsoft Teams Townhall

Data Models are the backbone of today’s successful data initiatives, shaping the way organizations harness information. As model-centric practices gain momentum, the curiosity of end users intensifies. Enter the erwin DM Workgroup Edition: a dynamic tool that fosters collaborative modeling and reporting through ER360, enabling teams to fully leverage their data's capabilities together.

Topics that will be discussed include: 

• The process of conflict resolution in collaborative modeling.
• Techniques for comparing different versions.
• The methods by which models are harvested into ER360.
• Capabilities available to end users in ER360.
• Utilizing ER360 to enhance team collaboration.