The document discusses the Kimball and Inmon data warehouse architecture models. The Kimball model takes a bottom-up approach using multiple smaller data marts that are later combined, while the Inmon model takes a top-down approach with a single large integrated schema. Key differences are that the Kimball model is quicker but more limited in scope, while the Inmon model is more flexible but more complex and expensive to implement. The document advises to consider user needs, agreeability, and time/budget factors when choosing an architecture model.
The document discusses the Kimball and Inmon data warehouse architecture models. The Kimball model takes a bottom-up approach using multiple smaller data marts that are later combined, while the Inmon model takes a top-down approach with a single large integrated schema. Key differences are that the Kimball model is quicker but more limited in scope, while the Inmon model is more flexible but more complex and expensive to implement. The document advises to consider user needs, agreeability, and time/budget factors when choosing an architecture model.
The document discusses the Kimball and Inmon data warehouse architecture models. The Kimball model takes a bottom-up approach using multiple smaller data marts that are later combined, while the Inmon model takes a top-down approach with a single large integrated schema. Key differences are that the Kimball model is quicker but more limited in scope, while the Inmon model is more flexible but more complex and expensive to implement. The document advises to consider user needs, agreeability, and time/budget factors when choosing an architecture model.
DW Architecture How do we choose ? Bill Inmon Ralph Kimball Data Requirements
What do your users need ?
Can the various groups agree ? Do they have a time scale in mind ? Does your chief information officer have a time scale and budget set ?
These points will influence your
approach What does Ralph Kimball say ? • Based upon bottom up approach • Based on what community wants • Based on data marts, small subject based schemas • Later combine data marts into data warehouse • Quicker to deliver • Based on star schemas Kimball Model Advantages of Kimball Model • Setup and Built are quick. • Generating report against multiple star schema is very successful. • Database operations are very effective. • Occupies less space in the database and management is easy. What does Bill Inmon say ? One large integrated warehouse schema Top down approach, based upon organization Longer to deliver, more expensive Could feed departmental data marts More complex Inmon Model Advantages of Inmon Model • The data warehouse is very flexible to changes. • Business processes can be understood very easily. • Reports can be handled across enterprises. • ETL process is very less prone to errors. Kimball vs Inmon Model Thank You