The DMBOK is famously structured around the DAMA Wheel, which identifies 11 core disciplines of data management with Data Governance at the center: Dama Dmbok Data Management Body Of Knowledge 2nd

Key Concepts and Principles

The DMBOK organizes data management into these specific pillars:

Technology Agnostic: While a strength for longevity, this can be a weakness for immediate application. The book does not teach you how to use specific tools (like Snowflake, Informatica, or Collibra). It explains the concepts, but you will need other resources for technical implementation.

The DMBOK is organized around the DAMA Wheel, which defines 11 Knowledge Areas (disciplines) essential to data management: