Convention conceptual datamodel

This diagram is a viewpoint for developing a conceptual data model. This viewpoint indicates which types of object types and connector types can be used when drawing up a conceptual data model. A few principles apply to the conceptual data model:

  • Conceptual data model is for multiple stakeholders (including non-ICT professionals) and should be simple in design.
  • Conceptual data model has been developed in ArchiMate (business layer).
  • Only the stereotypical Business Object is used for the conceptual data model.
  • The conceptual model has a hierarchical structure based on domains.
  • If this reduces the complexity, multiple diagrams can be created for a domain.
  • The conceptual model is related to the logical data model. See the hybrid meta data model for this.
  • The conceptual model can be related to, for example, the other data management business functions within Example.

Diagram in standard mode

Conceptual Data entity

Indicates which conceptual data entities occur within a domain. This is modeled with the specialization or aggregation connector between a domain and a data entity. As much as possible, a conceptual data entity is prevented from falling under multiple domains A definition is given for each data entity. If desired, a list of synonyms is provided below the attributes. A domain data entity has all the characteristics of the conceptual data entity.


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Conceptual modeling and naming convention

Conceptual Sub Data entity

If desired, a hierarchy can be built up from the conceptual data entities. This is modeled with the specialization connector. Please note that a sub data entity can be specialized by another sub data entity.


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Conceptual Domain entity

Domain is the highest hierarchical division of the conceptual data entities. This domain classification closely matches the classification of domains used within the organization. If desired, this domain classification can also be used to determine the data governance (the owners and stewards). A definition is given for each domain data entity. If desired, a list of synonyms is provided below the attributes.


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Conceptual Related data entity

Relationships can be established between conceptual data entities. A name is given for a relationship. Preferably in the form of a verb. A related data entity has all the characteristics of the conceptual data entity.


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