Method for developing data warehouse logical data models using shared subject areas
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1. A method for constructing a data warehouse for a customer within a specific industry, said method comprising the steps of:
- selecting at least one shared subject area from a plurality of predefined shared subject areas for inclusion in a logical data model for said data warehouse, each one of said predefined shared subject areas comprising a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which basic information common to two or more industries is stored within a database; and
populating said data warehouse with data in accordance with said logical data model.
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Abstract
A logical data model (LDM) design methodology that utilizes common or shared subject areas, developed for applications across two or more industries, in the design and construction of data warehouse solutions and logical data models for specific customers. The development and use of shared subject areas provides for more effective new LDM development through re-use of common elements and quicker deployment of horizontal applications on all industries.
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1. A method for constructing a data warehouse for a customer within a specific industry, said method comprising the steps of:
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selecting at least one shared subject area from a plurality of predefined shared subject areas for inclusion in a logical data model for said data warehouse, each one of said predefined shared subject areas comprising a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which basic information common to two or more industries is stored within a database; and populating said data warehouse with data in accordance with said logical data model. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A data warehouse system for a customer within a specific industry, comprising:
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a processor a relational database for holding information, said information being organized within said relational database in accordance with a logical data model; said logical data model including a plurality of subject areas, each one of said subject areas including entities and relationships defining the manner in which subsets of said information is stored and organized within said data warehouse; and said plurality of subject areas including at least one shared subject area selected from a plurality of predefined shared subject areas, each one of said predefined shared subject area comprising a plurality of entities and relationships defining the manner in which basic information common to two or more industries is stored within a database. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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