Self-Service layer

The Self-Service layer’s main objective is to democratize data. It enables the exploration and use of high-value data. The Self-Service layer continues from where the Data Integration layer left off. A Self-Service architecture has a focused role in enabling the sharing and consumption of data via Self-Service processes. It works with the Data Governance layer to govern and protect data while unlocking its use across diverse systems. Metadata- and event-driven architectures introduced in the Data Governance layer are relied upon. The Self-Service layer also relies on the Data Integration layer to facilitate, via automated means, the delivery of data to data consumers. Data consumption is typically read-only, however, exceptions are possible and need to be designed into the architecture. An example is the need for special privileges for superusers.

There is also the notion of enabling data consumers via Self-Service data composability capabilities to customize...