Metadata: logical model and mapping to sources
Used in data acquisition/collection, data transformation, and data access
Acquisition metadata: maps translation of information from the operational to the analytical system
Transformation metadata: includes a history of data transformations, changes in names, and other physical characteristics
Access metadata: provides navigation and graphical user interfaces allowing non-technical users to interact intuitively with the contents of the warehouse
III. Examples of web services
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