Cubes

Building Data warehouse: Does data need to be clean before entering data/building cubes?

I know most databases fail. Basically, I am told my superior we will use the database to indicate what data needs to be cleaned. I need to try to convey the message data needs to be clean before being mapped and rolled up into cubes for the data warehouse. It seems obvious to me, but [...]

Are “Cubes” as they relate to Cognos and Essbase nothing more than tables within a relational database?

Are “Cubes” as they relate to BI/Reporting packages such as Cognos and Essbase nothing more than tables within a relational database or databases?

Next Big Thing in Data Analytics: No More Physical Cubes

Next Big Thing in Data Analytics: No More Physical Cubes TDWI — For decades, companies wanting to analyze their large data had to compromise by loading just the data that could be handled by intermediary databases called OLAP “cubes.” Cubes are expensive, slow the process, and require IT involvement, among other problems. Read more on [...]

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