Data Modeling Techniques for Data Warehousing

by Chuck Ballard, Dirk Herreman, Don Schau

This redbook gives detail coverage to the topic of data modeling techniques for
data warehousing, within the context of the overall data warehouse development
process. The process of data warehouse modeling, including the steps required
before and after the actual modeling step, is discussed. Detailed coverage of
modeling techniques is presented in an evolutionary way through a gradual, but
well-managed, expansion of the content of the actual data model. Coverage is
also given to other important aspects of data warehousing that affect, or are
affected by, the modeling process. These include architecting the warehouse
and populating the data warehouse. Guidelines for selecting a data modeling
tool that is appropriate for data warehousing are presented.

214 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998