Chapter 30. Introduction to Data Warehousing
by Kevin Viers
IN THIS CHAPTER
Why Warehouse?
What Is a Data Warehouse?
Warehouse Data Versus Operational Data
Data Warehousing Components
What Is a Data Mart?
Transforming Operational Data
Planning the Warehouse Design
Important Design Considerations
Managing a Data Warehouse or Data Mart
Microsoft and SQL Server 2000 Contributions to Data Warehousing
Data Warehousing FAQ
You might be asking yourself, “What is a data warehouse, and what does it mean to me?” Well, data warehousing has become one of largest buzzes around the database industry today. Most organizations are either planning or embarking on some sort of data warehousing effort. Because of the large shift of organizations toward the construction of ...
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