Planning and Designing Data Warehouses

Barquin, Ramon, Edelstein, Herb

ISBN 10: 0132557460 / ISBN 13: 9780132557467

Published by Prentice Hall PTR, 1996

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP97094136

Synopsis:

An introduction to key concepts in data warehousing, for IS professionals and managers. Describes the components of the data warehouse, and covers vocabulary terms, skills required to build a data warehouse, and the relationship of data warehousing to other disciplines in information technology. Two case studies demonstrate successful implementation of data warehousing at a Naval Surface Warfare Center, and at a semiconductor company. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

From the Back Cover: This is a comprehensive survey of key issues associated with planning and designing enterprise data warehouses.Covers the process of implementing a data warehouse end-to-end, from planning a data warehouse, to achieving management support, to implementing metadata repositories that make it easier to access real information, rather than mere data. One chapter is dedicated to helping managers avoid mistakes that can limit the effectiveness of a data warehouse. Once the data warehouse is in place, this book provides guidance on helping end users make the most of it. Two detailed case studies are also included.Information technology managers, and database professionals, including administrators, programmers and designers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Planning and Designing Data Warehouses
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition.