Introduction to Data Warehousing

Unlocking Insights from Massive Data Stores
Why This Training?
In an age where data is the new oil, businesses require effective means to store, retrieve, and analyze their vast data reserves. Enter the realm of Data Warehousing - a solution that has revolutionized how organizations perceive and interact with their data. With this training, you will navigate the intricacies of data warehousing, equipping yourself with the knowledge to champion data-driven decisions.
Duration: 15 Hours (online / virtual live session)

 Who Is This For?

Data professionals, IT managers, business analysts, and anyone aiming to harness the power of consolidated data repositories for enhanced analytics.

Course Overview

 The Era of Data Warehousing: Journey through the evolution of data ecosystems and the crucial role data warehousing plays in amalgamating fragmented systems.
 Decoding Data Warehouses: Dive deep into the essence and architecture of data warehouses, differentiating them from traditional databases.
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 ETL - The Heartbeat of Data Integration: Grasp the fundamental processes of Extract, Transform, Load that breathe life into a data warehouse.
 Design Philosophies Unveiled: Explore the contrasting visions of Kimball & Inmon, understanding the dynamics of Star and Snowflake schemas.
 A Look at Leading Solutions: Familiarize yourself with the titans of data warehousing, from on-premises giants to innovative cloud solutions.
 Data Warehouses vs. Data Lakes: Demystify the buzz around data lakes and delve into an insightful comparison with data warehouses.
 Best Practices & Roadblocks: Master the art of building efficient, secure, and scalable data warehouses while foreseeing potential challenges.
 Conclusion & Engaging Q&A: Synthesize your learnings, address curiosities, and carve out your next steps in the vast domain of data warehousing.

Training Highlights

 Industry Expertise: Learn from seasoned professionals who have spearheaded data warehousing initiatives in top organizations.
 Interactive Case Studies: Dive into real-world scenarios that showcase the transformative power of effective data warehousing.
 Resourceful Toolkit: Gain access to essential guides, cheat sheets, and best practice manuals for a holistic learning experience.

Materials & Pre-requisites

Software Access
Familiarity with a DBMS or any data warehousing solution would be beneficial, though not mandatory.
Curiosity
A keen interest to understand the world of data consolidation and warehousing.
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Training Content

Introduction to Data Warehousing

1. Introduction: Why Data Warehousing?

Objective: Set the context and highlight the importance of data warehousing in modern business environments.
  • The evolving data landscape.
  • The challenges of data silos and fragmented systems.

2. Understanding Data Warehouses

Objective: Define what a data warehouse is and what sets it apart from regular databases.
2.1. What is a Data Warehouse?
  • Definitions and key characteristics.
  • Benefits of data warehousing for businesses.
2.2. Architecture of a Data Warehouse
  • High-level architecture: Source, staging, data warehouse, and presentation.
  • Components like ETL processes, data marts, OLAP cubes.

3. ETL: Extract, Transform, Load

Objective: Introduce the foundational process of getting data into a warehouse.
3.1. The Role of ETL in Data Warehousing
  • The importance of data integration and transformation.
3.2. ETL Processes
  • Extracting data from source systems.
  • Transforming data: cleaning, enriching, and conforming.
  • Loading data into the data warehouse.

4. Data Warehouse Design Philosophies

Objective: Expose learners to the two main design methodologies.
4.1. Kimball vs. Inmon
  • Differences between the bottom-up (Kimball) and top-down (Inmon) approaches.
4.2. Star and Snowflake Schemas
  • Understanding facts, dimensions, and their relationships.
  • The pros and cons of each schema type.

5. Popular Data Warehousing Solutions

Objective: Introduce the most popular and widely-used solutions in the market.
5.1. On-premises Solutions
  • Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Teradata.
5.2. Cloud-based Solutions
  • Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, Azure Data Warehouse.
  • Benefits of cloud-based warehousing.

6. Data Warehousing vs. Data Lakes

Objective: Clarify the difference between two often-confused concepts.
6.1. What is a Data Lake?
  • Definition and characteristics.
6.2. Comparing and Contrasting
  • Use cases, flexibility, structure, and performance considerations.

7. Best Practices and Challenges

Objective: Share insights on successful data warehousing and potential pitfalls.
7.1. Ensuring Data Quality
  • The importance of cleaning and validation.
7.2. Scalability and Performance
  • Planning for future growth and efficient query performance.
7.3. Security and Compliance
  • Ensuring data privacy and adhering to regulations.

8. Conclusion & Q&A Session

Objective: Wrap up the session, reinforcing the value of data warehousing, and address participant questions.
  • How data warehousing fits into the broader data ecosystem.
  • Answering questions and guiding further exploration.
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