Course Description MM157 MetaMatrix Introduction gives the student an opportunity to gain a clear understanding and basic level of expertise in applying MetaMatrix's model-driven approach to creating and deploying data services and Metadata Management. The Introductory class presents a complete overview of the entire MetaMatrix product suite and an opportunity for extensive hands-on use of the MetaMatrix Enterprise Designer. This is accomplished through a number of exercises geared towards the implementation of a complete data services, metadata management, integration framework. The class covers both basic & complex concepts as well as an introduction to an array of best practices. Prerequisites Experience with the following technologies is strongly recommended: * SQL/RDBMS * Java * Metadata or Data Modeling In addition, exposure to the following technologies will also be useful: * UML * Procedural Programming * XQuery * Web Services Goal A Red Hat MetaMatrix user who understands how to use and administer MetaMatrix tools. Audience Red Hat MetaMatrix users and potential Red Hat MetaMatrix users. Introductory training is recommended for: * software architects engaged in SOA planning and/or implementation. * software architects doing design work for systems integration, application development, and/or model implementation * data modelers preparing for modeling design/implementation of a MetaMatrix solution * architects or developers designing/implementing an integrated data security environment * developers requiring integration support for implementation of a new applications. Course objectives This introduction presents a complete overview of the entire MetaMatrix product suite and an opportunity for extensive hands-on use of the MetaBase Modeler, Administrative Console, and Query Builder (a web-based query test tool). This is accomplished through a number of exercises geared towards the implementation of a complete metadata management & modeling framework the class covers basic as well as complex concepts, and introduces an array of best practices. Introductory training enables users to quickly "ramp-up" for the rapid deployment of the MetaMatrix solution.