This is the first book to provide in-depth coverage of star schema aggregates used in dimensional modeling-from selection and design, to loading and usage, to specific tasks and deliverables for implementation projects Covers the principles of aggregate schema design and the pros and cons of various types of commercial solutions for navigating and building aggregates Discusses how to include aggregates in data warehouse development projects that focus on incremental development, iterative builds, and early data loads
The definitive guide to dimensional design for your data warehouse Learn the best practices of dimensional design. Star Schema: The Complete Reference offers in-depth coverage of design principles and their underlying rationales. Organized around design concepts and illustrated with detailed examples, this is a step-by-step guidebook for beginners and a comprehensive resource for experts. This all-inclusive volume begins with dimensional design fundamentals and shows how they fit into diverse data warehouse architectures, including those of W.H. Inmon and Ralph Kimball. The book progresses through a series of advanced techniques that help you address real-world complexity, maximize performance, and adapt to the requirements of BI and ETL software products. You are furnished with design tasks and deliverables that can be incorporated into any project, regardless of architecture or methodology. Master the fundamentals of star schema design and slow change processing Identify situations that call for multiple stars or cubes Ensure compatibility across subject areas as your data warehouse grows Accommodate repeating attributes, recursive hierarchies, and poor data quality Support conflicting requirements for historic data Handle variation within a business process and correlation of disparate activities Boost performance using derived schemas and aggregates Learn when it's appropriate to adjust designs for BI and ETL tools
Emotionally terse and sharply observed, this novel is a journey through the post-Vietnam west coast, where the travelling is still easy and being on the road is still good--but now it's not a matter of listening to bop on the radio and smoking joyful joints à la Kerouac. It's moving drugs by Greyhound bus across the border for the mob. It's staving off panic attacks at the first sign of intimacy. It's sex without emotion, hallucinatory hospitals, broken-down vets, and the murder of your own mother as a merciful release into the little of untouched nature that is left.
The first comprehensive handbook on star schema design The Star Schema Handbook is a comprehensive guide to dimensional modeling covering both basic and advanced topics. Organized around technical concepts rather than business examples, this is the perfect resource for data warehouse designers or developers. The book is architecture-neutral, providing full coverage of the best practices for the design of star schema and OLAP cubes in any environment. You'll find numerous examples of designs drawn from real-world situations. The book covers schema capabilities, ETL loading, reporting, and more. The Star Schema Handbook is a complete reference for dimensional modeling and star schema design, whether you're new to the field or are seeking advanced information to help you address specific design challenges The book explores best practices for star schema design and OLAP cubes; it is architecture-neutral, providing guidance on best design practices for any environment Topics include schema capabilities, ETL loading, reporting, and much more This comprehensive guide covers both basic and advanced topics, making it the complete reference for all data warehouse designers.
This artistic work takes the reader into the depths of the author’s soul as he reveals his most vulnerable work. The words written within these pages speak universally to all as it reaches into the most intimate parts of the human existence. Filled with passion, loss, fear, and encouragement, the author’s thoughts and emotions are spread across these pages for your reflection, learning, and enjoyment.
Join Prince Caspian, Edmund, Lucy, Peter and Susan as they battle through Narnia to save their sacred land. Each page has a colourful image, taken from the 2008 movie.
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.