{"product_id":"data-warehousing-for-dummies-paperback-1","title":"Data Warehousing for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas C. Hammergren\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eData warehousing is one of the hottest business topics, and there's more to understanding data warehousing technologies than you might think. Find out the basics of data warehousing and how it facilitates data mining and business intelligence with \u003ci\u003eData Warehousing For Dummies, 2nd Edition.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eData is probably your company's most important asset, so your data warehouse should serve \u003ci\u003eyour\u003c\/i\u003e needs. The fully updated Second Edition of \u003ci\u003eData Warehousing For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps you understand, develop, implement, and use data warehouses, and offers a sneak peek into their future. You'll learn to: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze top-down and bottom-up data warehouse designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the structure and technologies of data warehouses, operational data stores, and data marts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose your project team and apply best development practices to your data warehousing projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement a data warehouse, step by step, and involve end-users in the process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReview and upgrade existing data storage to make it serve your needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehend OLAP, column-wise databases, hardware assisted databases, and middleware\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse data mining intelligently and find what you need\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake informed choices about consultants and data warehousing products\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eData Warehousing For Dummies, 2nd Edition\u003c\/i\u003e also shows you how to involve users in the testing process and gain valuable feedback, what it takes to successfully manage a data warehouse project, and how to tell if your project is on track. You'll find it's the most useful source of data on the topic \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnalyze top-down and bottom-up data warehouse designs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the structure and technologies of data warehouses, operational data stores, and data marts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement a data warehouse, step by step\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvolve end-users in the process\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere's more to data warehousing than you think, so start right here!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou don't need a forklift to work with a data warehouse, but you do need a hefty load of know-how to make wise decisions when setting one up. Data is probably your company's most important asset, so your data warehouse should serve your needs. Here's how to understand, develop, implement, and use data warehouses, plus a sneak peek into their future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKnow your stuff\u003c\/b\u003e -- understand what a data warehouse is, what should be housed there, and what data assets are\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGet a handle on technology\u003c\/b\u003e -- learn about column-wise databases, hardware assisted databases, middleware, and master data management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe intelligent view\u003c\/b\u003e -- see how business intelligence and data warehousing work together\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAsk the right questions\u003c\/b\u003e -- explore data mining and learn to find what you need\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDo the groundwork\u003c\/b\u003e -- choose your project team and apply best development practices to your data warehousing projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKeep the user in mind\u003c\/b\u003e -- involve your users in defining business needs through testing, and learn how to get valuable feedback\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFix or replace?\u003c\/b\u003e -- learn how to review and upgrade existing data storage to make it serve your needs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuyer beware\u003c\/b\u003e -- be prepared when dealing with data warehousing product vendors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to expect from your data warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe difference between data warehouses and data marts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll about specialty database technologies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat to look for in a consultant\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow your data warehouse feeds dashboards and scorecards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSecrets for managing a successful data warehouse project\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to effectively capture business needs and requirements\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen signs your project is in trouble\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas C. Hammergren\u003c\/b\u003e has been involved with business intelligence and data warehousing since the 1980s. He has helped such companies as Procter \u0026amp; Gamble, Nike, FirstEnergy, Duke Energy, AT\u0026amp;T, and Equifax build business intelligence and performance management strategies, competencies, and solutions. \u003cb\u003eAlan R. Simon\u003c\/b\u003e is a data warehousing expert and author of many books on data warehousing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 398\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.86 x 9.14 x 7.42 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47212230672633,"sku":"9780470407479","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/MHVxQWVPQkg3YVJnd3JXb296ODUxQT09_87f9d461-7fa3-4e6b-8560-f83b86c0e595.webp?v=1768088327","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/data-warehousing-for-dummies-paperback-1","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}