Written by the inventor of the data warehousing concept, this classic introduction has become the bible of data warehousing. A lot has changed in this technology since the last edition appeared in 1996. The third edition reflects these changes and provides a comprehensive introduction to data marts, operational data stores, the corporate information factory, exploration warehouses, and Web-enabled data warehouses. In addition, Inmon shows how the traditional data warehouse can be integrated with new technologies, including the Web, to provide enhanced customer service and support.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

1. Evolution of Decision Support Systems
2. The Data Warehouse Environment
3. The Data Warehouse and Design
4. Granularity in the Data Warehouse
5. The Data Warehouse and Technology
6. The Distributed Data Warehouse
7. Executive Information Systems and the Data Warehouse
8. External/Unstructured Data and the Data Warehouse
9. Migration to the Architected Environment
10. The Data Warehouse and the Web
11. ERP and the Data Warehouse
12. Data Warehouse Design Review Checklist

Appendix
Glossary
Reference
Index