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A complete MDM solution consists of inherent MDM components (shown in the blue background) and various other components.

The following figure illustrates these functional components.

 

This graphic is explained in the accompanying text

 

The MDM architecture supporting the scenarios listed in the previous chapter can be described as follows:

●      A user-centric data access layer provides user interfaces to support end-to-end master data maintenance processes. Specific portal iViews enable task-oriented UIs for occasional users without the need for local installations. These generic iViews are highly configurable and provide workflow integration to the Universal Worklist (UWL). In addition to these portal-based UIs, MDM features high-fidelity Microsoft Windows-based user interfaces to support specific key user activities (MDM Import Manager, MDM Data Manager, MDM Syndicator and MDM Publisher).

●      The MDM Server is the central storage location of all repositories and contains functions such as the engines for searching, matching and validating. Repository schemas can be flexibly designed in a model-driven approach utilizing the meta-model of MDM. The MDM Server provides the latest in-memory technology to guarantee instant data access and fast search results.

●      SAP NetWeaver MDM features the following integration portfolio including required SAP NetWeaver products to communicate with business applications (SAP or non-SAP):

○       The MDM Import Server and MDM Syndication Server support the automated loading and distribution of master data to and from the MDM Server in close cooperation with SAP NetWeaver Process Integration.

○       Technical monitoring of the MDM Server components using CCMS and ABAP APIs is supported by the SAP NetWeaver Application Server. Three types of APIs in combination with generic Web Services provide efficient access for developers embedding MDM into applications or building composite applications.

○       To improve data quality in BI, MDM features integration content and direct connectivity with BI.

More information: Consolidating Master Data Using MDM

○       Enterprise Search connectivity is provided to integrate MDM into company-wide searches.

More information: Preparing an MDM Server for Enterprise Search

 

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