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Logical Data Design

The focus of logical data design is development of a Logical Data Model.  This model represents CMS data within the scope of a system development project and shows the specific entities, attributes, and relationships involved in a business function’s view of information.

NOTE: There are references within this section that refer the reader to the Operating Procedures and Guidelines section.  Please download the Operating Procedures and Guidelines section to view these references.

The Logical Data Design process diagramdepicts the milestones, control points, and deliverables as they occur during the following steps:

  • Initiate Data Design Services
  • Assess Data Design Needs
  • Start the Project Logical Data Model from the EDM
  • Extend the Project Logical Data Model
  • Assign Data Information Security Categories
  • Generate the Project Metadata Repository
  • Validate and Approve the Project Logical Data Model  
  • Complete the Project Logical Data Model

Logical data design tasks are performed in the Requirements Analysis Phase and the Design & Engineering Phase of the CMS System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as indicated in the CMS Integrated IT Investment & System Life Cycle Framework, which is available on the CMS Intranet. The same logical data design tasks are also required in alternative development methods. 

The Logical Data Design process creates the following deliverables:

  • Data Design Estimate,
  • Conceptual Data Model,
  • System Context Diagram,
  • Project Metadata Repository,
  • Data Issue Documents (where applicable),
  • Logical Data Model,
  • Data Architecture for Repository Update, and
  • Proposed New EDM entries

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