Open source data warehousing and business intelligence [Book] / Lakshman Bulusu.

Open Source Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence is an all-in-one reference for developing open source based data warehousing (DW) and business intelligence (BI) solutions that are business-centric, cross-customer viable, cross-functional, cross-technology based, and enterprise-wide. Considering the entire lifecycle of an open source DW & BI implementation, its comprehensive coverage spans from basic concepts all the way through to customization. Highlighting the key differences between open source and vendor DW and BI technologies, the book identifies end-to-end solutions that are scalable, high performance, and stable. It illustrates the practical aspects of implementing and using open source DW and BI technologies to supply you with valuable on-the-project experience that can help you improve implementation and productivity. Emphasizing analysis, design, and programming, the text explains best-fit solutions as well as how to maximize ROI. Coverage includes data warehouse design, real-time processing, data integration, presentation services, and real-time reporting. With a focus on real-world applications, the author devotes an entire section to powerful implementation best practices that can help you build customer confidence while saving valuable time, effort, and resources.

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