Download or read book The Star Schema Handbook written by Christopher Adamson and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2009-10-02 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive handbook on star schema designThe Star Schema Handbook is a comprehensive guide to dimensional modeling covering both basic and advanced topics. Organized around technical concepts rather than business examples, this is the perfect resource for data warehouse designers or developers. The book is architecture-neutral, providing full coverage of the best practices for the design of star schema and OLAP cubes in any environment.Youâ2ll find numerous examples of designs drawn from real-world situations. The book covers schema capabilities, ETL loading, reporting, and more. The Star Schema Handbook is a complete reference for dimensional modeling and star schema design, whether youâ2re new to the field or are seeking advanced information to help you address specific design challenges The book explores best practices for star schema design and OLAP cubes; it is architecture-neutral, providing guidance on best design practices for any environment Topics include schema capabilities, ETL loading, reporting, and much moreThis comprehensive guide covers both basic and advanced topics, making it the complete reference for all data warehouse designers.