Building, Using, and Managing the Data Warehouse

Building, Using, and Managing the Data Warehouse
ISBN-10
0135343550
ISBN-13
9780135343555
Category
Computers / Software Development & Engineering / Systems Analysis & Design
Pages
317
Language
English
Published
1997
Publisher
Prentice Hall Ptr
Authors
Ramón C. Barquín, Herb Edelstein

Description

Expert, end-to-end help with the practicalities of data warehousing.

When it comes to making organizations smarter, faster, and more competitive, few technologies have more promise than data warehousing. This book shows you how to translate that promise into reality.

Led by the president of the Data Warehousing Institute and a leading database consultant, a world-class team of experts teaches you how to: Decide which data to include, and which to leave out. Optimize the quality of new data--and then keep it up-to-date and accurate. Manage and staff your data warehouse for maximum effectiveness. Deliver solutions that serve the real needs of users. Understand the strategic implications of data warehousing.

You'll discover how to extract more usable knowledge from your data--and learn about the remarkable results now being achieved with leading-edge data mining solutions. You'll preview the future of data warehousing, reviewing state-of-the-art parallel processing platforms and object-oriented database technology. And you'll learn about comprehensive education and training resources that can help you succeed right now.

Whether you're a database professional, an IT manager, or a strategic planner, Building, "Using and Managing the Data Warehouse" is your blueprint for successful data warehousing.

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