Data Warehousing For Dummies (Repost)

There's more to data warehousing than you think, so start right here!

You don't need a forklift to work with a data warehouse, but you do need a hefty load of know-how to make wise decisions when setting one up. Data is probably your company's most important asset, so your data warehouse should serve your needs. Here's how to understand, develop, implement, and use data warehouses, plus a sneak peek into their future.

Know your stuff — understand what a data warehouse is, what should be housed there, and what data assets are

Get a handle on technology — learn about column-wise databases, hardware assisted databases, middleware, and master data management

The intelligent view — see how business intelligence and data warehousing work together

Ask the right questions — explore data mining and learn to find what you need

Do the groundwork — choose your project team and apply best development practices to your data warehousing projects

Keep the user in mind — involve your users in defining business needs through testing, and learn how to get valuable feedback

Fix or replace? — learn how to review and upgrade existing data storage to make it serve your needs

Buyer beware — be prepared when dealing with data warehousing product vendors

Open the book and find:

What to expect from your data warehouse

The difference between data warehouses and data marts

All about specialty database technologies

What to look for in a consultant

How your data warehouse feeds dashboards and scorecards

Secrets for managing a successful data warehouse project

How to effectively capture business needs and requirements

Ten signs your project is in trouble

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