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Informatica Cloud Master Data Management Basics

Explore Master Data Management

+200 Points~10 minsCompleted
Informatica Cloud Master Data Management BasicsExplore Master Data Management

Topics

  • What Is Master Data?
  • The Golden Record
  • Quiz

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Learning Objectives

After completing this unit, you'll be able to:

  • Define master data.
  • Explain a golden record.

What Is Master Data?

Master data is the core business entities, like customers, products, and suppliers, that every system refers to. The same customer often appears in several systems with slightly different details.

The Golden Record

Master data management matches those versions and merges them into one golden record with the best value for each field.

Quiz
To complete this unit, you need to answer all the quiz questions correctly.
+200 Points

1What is a golden record?

Second attempt earns 50 points. Three or more earns 25 points.
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