One of the main functions of any business is to be able to use data to leverage a strategic competitive advantage. This feat hinges upon a company’s ability to transform data into quality information. The use of relational databases is a necessity for contemporary organizations; however, data warehousing has become a strategic priority due to the enormous amounts of data that must be analyzed along with the varying sources from which data comes. Since you are now the CIO of a data-collection company which gathers data by using Web analytics and operational systems, you must design a solution overview that incorporates data warehousing. The executive team needs to be clear about what data warehousing can provide the company.
Design Document
Write a 3 page design document in which you: Support the need for data warehousing within your company and elaborate on the best practices that the company will adhere to. Create a schema that supports the company’s business and processes. Explain and support the database schema with relevant arguments that support the rationale for the structure.