Meta Data Services Fundamentals
Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2000 Meta Data Services provides a way to store and manage
Product components consist of the repository engine, tools, APIs, standard information models, a browser, and a Software Development Kit (SDK). For more information about product components, see Meta Data Services Architecture.
Integrating a meta data management service into a product, a development environment, or an information system requires understanding what meta data is and how it is used. The topics in this section describe fundamental concepts and usage strategies that identify ways in which this meta data management technology is applied.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Meta Data Fundamentals | Defines and explains the characteristics of meta data. |
| Information Model Fundamentals | Provides basic information about information models. |
| Meta Data Management | Explains why meta data management is important and how repository technology supports management tasks. |
| Using Meta Data Services | Describes ways to use Meta Data Services based on user roles and objectives. |
| Designing Meta Data Types Using Information Models | Explains the role of Meta Data Services in the design process. |
| Developing Applications Using Meta Data | Explains the role of Meta Data Services in the development process. |
| Processing Meta Data at Run Time | Explains the role of Meta Data Services during run time. |