Chapter 5
The preceding chapters have been largely conceptual and design-oriented. This chapter begins the process of making the data warehouse a reality. First, you will examine the framework that supports the implementation of a data warehouse. Then, you will examine the specific features within both Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft OLAP Server that support effective data warehouse administration and use. Finally, you will begin implementation by creating the star schema database in your data mart. Subsequent chapters will examine in greater detail the framework and features that are introduced in this chapter.
To complete the lessons in this chapter, you must