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System and method for developing a star schema

  • US 20060036637A1
  • Filed: 08/13/2004
  • Published: 02/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • categorizing a data field into one of a plurality of data field types, one of the data field types being an enumeration type data field;

    developing dimensions for a table that represents an initial star schema design using the categorization of the data field;

    detecting functional dependencies between the data field and other data fields; and

    refining the initial star schema design by modifying the table based on detected functional dependencies.

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