1、By Philip RussomThe Semantic Layers Critical Roles in Modern Data Architectures CHECKLIST 2023 tdwi.org1 TDWI RESEARCHThe Semantic Layers Critical Roles in Modern Data ArchitecturesBy Philip RussomUnderstanding the semantic layers critical roles:Understand what a semantic layer should be and doConsi

2、der why your data architecture needs a modern semantic layerRecognize where a semantic layer fits in todays data architecturesUnderstand how the semantic layer helps remodel distributed dataAppreciate how a semantic layer contributes to common data architectures12345Many of the most exciting innovat

3、ions and advancements in data management today are occurring within the semantic layer of data architectures and data stacks.For example,we are witnessing new or improved approaches to semantic modeling,data cataloging,and data lineage.Even older forms of managing semanticssuch as metadata and virtu

4、alizationare being infused with new techniques for agile modeling,performance optimization for logical and virtual data environments,and intelligent augmentation(i.e.,tool algorithms driven by machine learning and graph analytics).The innovations of the semantic layer also play a role in improving l

5、arge-scale data and analytics architectures.For example,the new definition of data fabric is not possible without a modern semantic layer,and the semantic layer can be a backbone for unifying new data and analytics architectures in the tdwi.org2 TDWI RESEARCHTDWI CHECKLIST REPORT:THE SEMANTIC LAYERS

6、 CRITICAL ROLES IN MODERN DATA ARCHITECTUREScloud.Furthermore,a well-designed semantic layer allows analytics teams to define business metrics,hierarchies,and dimensions on top of big data while providing a means to centrally govern data access and deliver high-performance interactive queries.This T