Distributed data warehousing using web technology : how to build a more cost-effective and flexible warehouse

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Moeller, R. A.

Publication Information:

New York : Amacom, 2001

ISBN:

9780814405888

Subject Term:

Data warehousing

Electronic data processing -- Distributed processing

World wide web (Information retrieval system)

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This text presents an overview of what's required to set up and use a distributed data warehouse. It includes topics such as, basic functions and benefits, Web-enabling computing technologies, and a full idea of what a data warehouse can deliver.

Preface	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
1. Introduction	p. 1
A Brief History of Data Warehousing	p. 2
What Is a Data Warehouse?	p. 5
Pressure to Distribute Data	p. 8
Data Mart Issues	p. 16
The Web and Other Emerging Technologies	p. 22
In Brief	p. 27
2. Data Warehouse Architecture	p. 29
Role of a Data Warehouse	p. 32
Data Warehouse Definition	p. 34
Traditional Data Warehouse Architecture	p. 45
Challenges of a Centralized Data Warehouse	p. 58
Distributed Data Warehouse Architecture	p. 63
Challenges of a Distributed Data Warehouse	p. 75
What to Choose	p. 80
3. Data Placement in Distributed Warehouses--Distribution and Transformation	p. 83
The Data Placement Problem	p. 83
A Practical Approach to the Placement Problem	p. 88
Integration of Diverse Database Systems	p. 98
The Global Data Model	p. 102
What to Remember	p. 109
4. Concurrency Control in Distributed Warehouses	p. 115
Transactions	p. 117
Interference between Concurrent Transactions	p. 122
Schedules and Serialization	p. 126
Concurrency Control Techniques	p. 132
Special Case Concurrency Control	p. 147
Data Warehousing and Concurrency Control	p. 153
5. The Web and the Data Warehouse	p. 159
Emerging Trends	p. 161
Intranet Basics	p. 167
The Advantages of Intranets and Data Warehousing	p. 174
The Challenges of Intranets and Data Warehousing	p. 176
Common Gateway Interfaces	p. 180
The Future of Web-Enabled Data Warehousing	p. 184
6. Data Marts	p. 187
Data Mart Solutions	p. 188
What Is a Data Mart?	p. 189
Implementing a Data Mart	p. 201
Data Mart Architecture	p. 208
The Future of Data Marts	p. 216
7. Object Technologies	p. 219
Object-Oriented Technologies	p. 220
Distributed Object Computing	p. 226
ORB Architecture	p. 230
Standards	p. 232
Data Warehouses and Object Technologies	p. 234
Extended Relational Database Management Systems	p. 235
In Brief	p. 236
8. Security Issues for the Distributed Data Warehouse	p. 239
Key Concepts of Security Planning	p. 242
Network Security Issues	p. 248
Overview of Network Architecture	p. 252
Common Gateway Interface (CGI)	p. 259
Managing Security	p. 262
9. Tools for Distributed Warehouse and Web Security	p. 265
Firewalls	p. 266
Encryption	p. 270
Authentication Services	p. 279
Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security	p. 284
Internet Protocol Security	p. 287
Virtual Private Networks	p. 289
Browser Security Options	p. 293
Host Security	p. 295
Final Thoughts	p. 298
10. Implementing a Distributed Data Warehouse	p. 301
Overview	p. 302
Data Marts	p. 303
To Be Considered	p. 306
Pitfalls	p. 312
Business Factors	p. 316
Implementation Plan	p. 319
Final Considerations	p. 324
11. Future Developments	p. 327
Evolution	p. 328
Intelligent Distributed Systems	p. 333
The Economic Reality of the Web	p. 340
The New Paradigm	p. 344
Conclusions	p. 346
Glossary	p. 349
Index	p. 375

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