Challenges with Data Dictionary
- The main challenge that occurs in front of us is that a data dictionary is somehow difficult and it may lead to take much time in case when data is not prepared previously.
- Data Preparation is a bit lengthy and hectic process for a large scale of data.
- When you don’t do Data Preparation, Data Dictionary is not that much efficient.
- It can be an expensive process when resources are not to be utilized efficiently.
- Data Dictionary can be an insecure process as if you give access to so many persons, it might be a challenge to the security of the Data Dictionary.
Short Note on Data Dictionary
A Data Dictionary comprises two words i.e. Data which simply means information being collected through some sources and Dictionary means where this information is available.
A Data Dictionary can be defined as a collection of information on all data elements or contents of databases such as data types, and text descriptions of the system. It makes it easier for users and analysts to use data as well as understand and have common knowledge about inputs, outputs, components of a database, and intermediate calculations.