The Data Warehouse Toolkit The Complete Guide to Dimensional Modeling

by Kimball, Ralph; Ross, Margy

• ISBN13: 9780471200246
• ISBN10: 0471200247
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-26
• Publisher: Wiley
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Summary

Single most authoritative guide from the inventor of the technique. Presents unique modeling techniques for e-commerce, and shows strategies for optimizing performance. Companion Web site provides updates on dimensional modeling techniques, links related to sites, and source code where appropriate.

Author Biography

RALPH KIMBALL, PhD, has been a leading visionary in the data warehouse industry since 1982 and is one of todays most well- known speakers, consultants, and teachers. He writes the "Data Warehouse Designer" column for Intelligent Enterprise magazine and is also the author of the bestselling books The Data Warehouse Lifecycle Toolkit and The Data Webhouse Toolkit (both from Wiley).

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Dimensional Modeling Primer.

Retail Sales.

Inventory.

Procurement.

Order Management.

Customer Relationship Management.

Accounting.

Human Resources Management.

Financial Services.

Telecommunications and Utilities.

Transportation.

Education.

Health Care.

Electronic Commerce.

Insurance.

Building the Data Warehouse.

Present Imperatives and Future Outlook.

Glossary.

Index.