Description
Book SynopsisData warehousing is split into two camps: Ralph Kimball leads those who champion a technique called dimensional modeling; Bill Inmon leads the rest who believe in using relational modeling techniques.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments.
About the Authors.
PART ONE: CONCEPTS.
Chapter 1. Introduction.
Chapter 2. Fundamental Relational Concepts.
PART TWO: MODEL DEVELOPMENT.
Chapter 3. Understanding the Business Model.
Chapter 4. Developing the Model.
Chapter 5. Creating and Maintaining Keys.
Chapter 6. Modeling the Calendar.
Chapter 7. Modeling Hierarchies.
Chapter 8. Modeling Transactions.
Chapter 9. Data Warehouse Optimization.
PART THREE: OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT.
Chapter 10. Accommodating Business Change.
Chapter 11. Maintaining the Models.
Chapter 12. Deploying the Relational Solution.
Chapter 13. Comparison of Data Warehouse Methodologies.
Glossary.
Recommended Reading.
Index.
