ETL (Extract, Transform, Load)
Definition: ETL is the process of pulling data from one application, formatting them as needed, and putting them into the target application. What This Means: Data are kept in different ways inside various software applications. When we must move the data from ...
ESP Staff Application Role
Definition: This application role enables ESP staff to set up initial roles and complete the initial DataSpecs set up for the installation. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used ...
ESP Administrator Security Role
Definition: This security role allows access to all DataSpecs areas. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an education agency's data dictionary. Need another definition?
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
Definition: ERP results in an integrated information system that serves all departments within an enterprise. Evolving out of the manufacturing industry, ERP implies the use of packaged software rather than proprietary software written by or for one customer. ERP modules may ...
Environment
Definition: Environment is simply the layout, context, and configuration of all the IT resources. What This Means: When someone refers to the environment, this means any and all of the components that make up the total information system. IT people typically think ...
Entity Relationship Diagram
Definition: A diagram that describes what is inside the database and how each part relates to all others. What This Means: When the time comes to produce reports or to perform a query, the data must be arranged in the database such ...
Enterprise
Definition: An enterprise is a company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor. What This Means: When planning for technology, it is important to consider the needs of the entire enterprise rather than just a portion. Within a school district, technology is used ...
Encryption
Definition: A way of coding information in a message so that if it is intercepted by someone as it travels over a network it cannot be read by the human eye. (As defined by the SIF Association.) What This Means: Security and ...
Definition: The email address associated with the data steward or contact for the office. What This Means: A term that is functional for users of ESP's metadata dictionary tool, called DataSpecs. DataSpecs is used when developing an education agency's data dictionary. Need another ...
Element Type
Definition: Element Type is the element type assigned to the NCES Element. Handbooks element types include: IID - defined by a code set; AN - alpha/numeric (may include one or more letters or numbers); N - numeric (not including decimal numbers); ...
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