Paperback: 456 pages
Publisher: Wiley (August 8, 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0471324213
ISBN-13: 978-0471324218
At last, a balanced approach to data warehousing that leverages the techniques pioneered by Ralph Kimball and Bill Inmon
Since its groundbreaking inception, the approach to understanding data warehousing has been split into two mindsets: Ralph Kimball, who pioneered the use of dimensional modeling techniques for building the data warehouse, and Bill Inmon, who introduced the Corporate Information Factory and leads those who believe in using relational modeling techniques for the data warehouse. Mastering Data Warehouse Design successfully merges Inmon’s data ware- house design philosophies with Kimball’s data mart design philosophies to provide you with a compelling and complete overview of exactly what is involved in designing and building a sustainable and extensible data warehouse.