Dimensional Modeling: The Basics & Beyond

Speaker Dan Bulos

Dimensional Modeling (DM) is the de facto standard for the design of databases for BI reporting & analytics. Regardless of whether a database is a data warehouse used for reporting or an OLAP cube or advanced analytics, DM should be the basis for the data model. This session will cover the fundamentals of DM along with best practices in designing and implementing the data model.

Dan will also cover practical situations that require “breaking the rules” of DM and how to implement solutions to these problems.

Dan Bulos has over 25 years of experience consulting to Fortune 500 companies on how to maximize their competitive advantage using analytical systems. He has been a featured speaker at Business Intelligence and Data Warehouse conferences in the U.S. and in Europe. He is a recognized authority on analytical database technology and how to best use it to provide real-world solutions for business users.