Building the Data Warehouse

Building the Data Warehouse

by William H. Inmon, W. H. Inmon

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The new edition of the classic bestseller that launched the data warehousing industry covers new approaches and technologies, many of which have been pioneered by Inmon himself In addition to explaining the fundamentals of data warehouse systems, the book covers new topics such as methods for handling unstructured data in a data warehouse and storing data across multiple storage media Discusses the pros and cons of relational versus multidimensional design and how to measure return on investment in planning data warehouse projects Covers advanced topics, including data monitoring and testing Although the book includes an extra 100 pages worth of valuable content, the price has actually been reduced from $65 to $55

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    Inmon is often called the "father of the data warehouse." How does his foundational definition and vision of a data warehouse, as presented in this edition, compare to your current understanding or practical experience with data systems today?

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    The book addresses the challenge of handling unstructured data. How has the approach to integrating unstructured data into analytical systems evolved since this book's publication, and do Inmon's proposed methods still hold relevance in the age of big data and AI?

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    The book delves into the pros and cons of relational versus multidimensional design. Can you recall a professional scenario where a choice between these, or similar architectural philosophies, significantly impacted a project or led to a critical discussion? What factors ultimately swayed the decision?

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