OLAP Solutions: Building Multidimensional Information Systems
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ERIK THOMSEN currently works with Dimensional Systems, a consulting organization he cofounded that specializes in OLAP model design, tool selection, implementation, and custom programming. In addition, he is an independent researcher in the areas of multidimensional logic and visualization. He also writes the "Decision Support" column for Database Programming and Design magazine. He was the technical director for information analysis at Praxis International, and the co-founder and CEO of Power Thinking Tools. He can be reached via e-mail at: [email protected]
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Partial table of contents:
THE NEED FOR MULTIDIMENSIONAL TECHNOLOGY.
Functional Requirements of OLAP Systems.
The Limitations of Spreadsheets and SQL.
EXPLANATION OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL FEATURES AND CONCEPTS.
Basic Multidimensional Features, Part 1.
The Benefits of a Multidimensional Approach.
Advanced Features, Part 1.
Advanced Features, Part 2.
HANDS-ON MULTIDIMENSIONAL CASE STUDIES.
Practical Steps for Defining OLAP Models.
Global Planning for Sales and Marketing.
Portfolio Analysis.
FURTHER ISSUES.
Dimensional Modeling and Analysis.
Towards a Logic-Grounded Model for OLAP.
Comprehensive Guidelines.
Appendices.
Bibliography.
Index.
THE NEED FOR MULTIDIMENSIONAL TECHNOLOGY.
Functional Requirements of OLAP Systems.
The Limitations of Spreadsheets and SQL.
EXPLANATION OF MULTIDIMENSIONAL FEATURES AND CONCEPTS.
Basic Multidimensional Features, Part 1.
The Benefits of a Multidimensional Approach.
Advanced Features, Part 1.
Advanced Features, Part 2.
HANDS-ON MULTIDIMENSIONAL CASE STUDIES.
Practical Steps for Defining OLAP Models.
Global Planning for Sales and Marketing.
Portfolio Analysis.
FURTHER ISSUES.
Dimensional Modeling and Analysis.
Towards a Logic-Grounded Model for OLAP.
Comprehensive Guidelines.
Appendices.
Bibliography.
Index.
