There are a lot of comments, and questions out there about the Data Vault model, particularly from those who claim to know it and understand it. Yet some of them have a) not engaged me, nor b) gone to take the certification class. Reasons for the DV model are buried in the methodology – a lot of benefits come from using both the data modeling techniques and the methodology. That’s for another post. In this post I will try to focus JUST on the physical table structures, similarities and differences, so that the physical nature of the structures can be “compared” (so to speak).
Cat Continuously Smacks Head Against Star Schemas
Warning: This post is not for the faint-of-heart who are easily offended. This post is a short life-lesson about my cat, doing the same thing over and over again. And how, I’ve experienced life in Business Intelligence projects around the world – doing the same thing over and over again and yet, expecting different results.
More: Data Vault VS Star Schema – for EDW
A long written response to a well-thought out comment about a successful Dimensional Data Warehouse. Including the values and benefits of the Data Vault.
Data Vault Versus Dimensional – Part 1
A couple of questions came to me through e-mail, and I think these questions are important enough for the world to see the answers. I’ve protected the country, and the name of the retailer, but you can see – you’re not the only one struggling to understand the Data Vault. If you are struggling, PLEASE contact me so I can help.
