Data Management & Warehousing

Tag: Data Modelling

  • Our Toolbox – Essential Software

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    A data warehouse project will usually involve many pieces of software. These can be broken into two categories – architectural software and supporting tools. The architectural software will include the database, ETL tool, reporting tools, etc. but in this post I am going to look at the supporting tools we use. I should say from…

  • Using the right data model in a data mart

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    An internal training presentation from March 2012 that looks at how the choice of technology affects the choice of data modelling strategy It start with a review of the current state of the art: The concept of a Data Mart as the data access interface layer  for Business Intelligence has been around for over 25…

  • Data Warehousing – Change Management In A Challenging Environment

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    The way in which data warehouse developments and solutions are viewed is changing. The emphasis is less on the technological problems, many of which have been solved, and more on the day-to-day issues of living and working with a data warehouse. These issues include: • Configuration/Change Management • Managing and Improving Data Quality • Engagement…