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What is one reason why dimensional models that cross processes are more challenging to implement?
What is one reason why dimensional models that cross processes are more challenging to implement?
- They require more complex querying techniques
- They do not provide a complete view of profitability
- They have limited benefits in terms of query performance
- The ETL effort increases with each additional major source integrated (correct)
Why is it recommended to focus on individual processes before consolidating them into a single-dimensional model?
Why is it recommended to focus on individual processes before consolidating them into a single-dimensional model?
- To avoid drowning in revenue and cost components (correct)
- To simplify the querying process
- To reduce the number of bus matrix rows
- To increase the number of core dimensions
In a profitability dimensional model, what does the consolidation of separate revenue and cost factors aim to achieve?
In a profitability dimensional model, what does the consolidation of separate revenue and cost factors aim to achieve?
- To decrease the complexity of the model
- To reduce the number of core dimensions
- To provide a complete view of profitability (correct)
- To complicate the querying process
What purpose does shading or marking 'X' on cells in a bus matrix serve?
What purpose does shading or marking 'X' on cells in a bus matrix serve?
Why is it mentioned that in some industries like insurance, there tend to be more columns than rows in the bus matrix?
Why is it mentioned that in some industries like insurance, there tend to be more columns than rows in the bus matrix?
What is one of the challenges associated with implementing dimensional models that cross processes?
What is one of the challenges associated with implementing dimensional models that cross processes?
Why is it advised not to attempt implementing a granular profitability dimensional model as the first-dimensional model?
Why is it advised not to attempt implementing a granular profitability dimensional model as the first-dimensional model?
Why is it beneficial to create a list of core dimensions before filling in the bus matrix?
Why is it beneficial to create a list of core dimensions before filling in the bus matrix?
What does shading or marking 'X' on the cells of a bus matrix help in visualizing?
What does shading or marking 'X' on the cells of a bus matrix help in visualizing?
Why does the number of bus matrix rows and columns vary by organization?
Why does the number of bus matrix rows and columns vary by organization?
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Study Notes
Enterprise Data Warehouse Bus Matrix
- Recommended for documenting and communicating bus architecture, enhancing clarity and understanding.
- Also known as conformance matrix or event matrix, highlighting its foundational role in the Kimball approach established in the 1990s.
- Organized in a tabular format where rows represent business processes—not departments—focusing on organizational activities and events.
Implementation Strategies
- Start with a single business process matrix row during DW/BI projects to mitigate risks.
- Most development risks stem from overly ambitious ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) system designs, leading to complications.
- Concentrating on one process, often linked to a single operational source system, diminishes ETL development risks.
- Once individual processes are outlined, recognize the potential for identifying more complex consolidated processes.
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