Written by the technologists behind the software, this is the definitive resource for working with Microsoft Master Data Services.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services offers full coverage of the Microsoft product focused on the management of master data within organizations of all sizes. This definitive guide details all of the features shipped within Master Data Services (MDS), combined with examples of how to implement department-level master data management (MDM) solutions. Each chapter combines a discussion of capabilities with practical approaches to common MDM problems. With any MDM implementation, the product can be only part of the solution. The rest lies in the processes and policies that are implemented to manage master data within the organization. This book is filled with best practices for deploying and managing MDS in an enterprise environment.

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services

• Co-written by a Microsoft Senior Program Manager for Microsoft MDS and a Microsoft technical writer for MDS documentation
• Covers all functionality available in MDS along with best practices for implementation and administration
• Includes tips for using MDM to solve common business problems
• Contains details on securing and extending the application

Complete coverage:
Introduction to Master Data Services; Installation and Configuration; Using Web Services; Creating Your Model; Integrating with Other Systems; Working with Hierarchies; Working with Master Data; Creating Versions of Data; Using Business Rules; Using Metadata; Implementing Security; Extending MDS with Web Services