Data Warehousing

Presented By: Sneha Jaiswal (P11024) Ashna Nad (P11007)

Challenges
Users with different needs Performance and speed Multiple data sources Diverse platforms and security systems Global deployment, multilingual support Many technologies deployed

Comparison
Database
For operational activities. Volatile 2-D Structure SQL query is required

Data Warehouse
To store historical data Non Volatile (Permanent) Multi Dimensional Advanced SQL query is required

Data Warehouse
Definition
A data warehouse is a centralized repository containing comprehensive detailed and summary data that provides a complete view of customers, suppliers, business processes, and transactions, from a historical perspective with little volatility.

Process
Transform Source EXTRACT Source
Extraction Integration Data Cleansing Data Scrubbing Transformation

LOAD

TARGET

Advantages
High query performance: queries are answered directly from DW Does not interfere with local processing at sources Data is available in the DW

12/19/2012

Disadvantages
DW contains possibly outdated data lacks latest data
Depends on refresh rate

Some of the source data might get lost

12/19/2012

Data Mart
Data Mart
Contains a subset of the data stored in the data warehouse that is of interest to a specific business community, department, or set of users (for example: marketing promotions, finance, or account collections) The data warehouse serves as a single source for multiple data marts

DW Short Term Goals

Improve data quality Minimize inconsistent reports Capture and provide access to business metadata Provide capability for data sharing Integrate data from multiple sources Merge historical and current data appropriately Improve the speed and performance of all reporting needs

DW Long Term Objectives

Reconcile varying views of data Provide consolidated view of enterprise data Create a central point for accessing and sharing analytical data Develop an enterprise approach to business intelligence and reporting

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