It is used to a number of key activities, incuding :-
Tracking progress
Generate Code for Data Migration
Resolving Data inconsistencies
For example :-
Inventory of Applications This Inventory of the Data Interface requirements for all
Applications establishes software support needs.
Documentation of Required Features This section of the Appendix makes it possible to identify the
features of the Data Architecture which correspond to specific stated
requirements in the source documents, such as the Functional Requirements.
Glossary of Terms This section of the Appendix defines the Data Items in a Glossary of Terms.
Note on Abbreviations :-
D = Default value can be defined
M= The Item is Mandatory
V =Validation Criteria can be defined.
List of Entities This section of the Appendix makes it possible to identify the features of the
Data Architecture which are derived from the various Source Systems.
The objective is to establish a WingCast-specific view of Data Entities and to
avoid a vendor-specific approach.
The initial implementation may be geared to particular vendors to facilitate progress.