Takeaway

You should now know how to validate and activate information models and understand what happens behind the scenes when you activate a model. The concept of transporting design-time objects is important when preparing a project for the go-live date. You might have to implement techniques such as schema mapping to ensure a smooth transport process for your information models.

Like gardening to maintain an attractive lawn, you might also need to refactor your modeling work to keep it up-to-date. You’ve also learned how to document and translate your information models to make them useful for as many people as possible.