Customer interactions create a wealth of timely data that marketing departments are eager to exploit. The customer status fact table provides a central switchboard for using this fast-moving data.

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What does it take to develop a robust dimensional model? Here's how to get from requirements-gathering to final approval in a process that will ferret out the good, bad and ugly realities of your source data and help you avoid surprises, delays and cost overruns.

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How do you deal with changing dimensions? Hybrid approaches fill gaps left by the three fundamental techniques

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Follow the rules to ensure granular data, flexibility and a future-proofed information resource. Break the rules and youll confuse users and run into data warehousing brick walls.

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