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The document outlines the key components of a data warehouse, including source data, data staging, storage, information delivery, and metadata. It describes the processes of data extraction, transformation, and loading, as well as the roles of operational systems and data warehouses in data storage. Additionally, it highlights the importance of metadata for understanding data characteristics and business context.

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The document outlines the key components of a data warehouse, including source data, data staging, storage, information delivery, and metadata. It describes the processes of data extraction, transformation, and loading, as well as the roles of operational systems and data warehouses in data storage. Additionally, it highlights the importance of metadata for understanding data characteristics and business context.

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Building Blocks

of Data
Warehouse
To
Mariyam Kidwai Mam

By
Asad Zia Lari
Source Data Component
Production Data Internal Data Archived Data
Data generated by Information collected within Historical data no longer used
operational systems, the organization, not directly in operations, but valuable for
reflecting real-time business related to production. analysis.
activities.

External Data
Information obtained from sources outside the organization, such as market research or competitor data.
Data Staging Component
1 Data Extraction
Data extraction involves retrieving data from various source systems. This process typically
involves using specialized tools to extract data in a format suitable for loading into the data
warehouse.

2 Data Transformation
Data transformation involves converting the extracted data into a format compatible with the
data warehouse schema. This may involve cleaning, standardizing, and enriching the data.

3 Data Loading
Data loading refers to the process of transferring the transformed data into the data
warehouse. This step ensures that the data is stored in a structured and organized manner for
analysis.
Data Storage Components
Operational Systems Data Warehouse

Operational systems typically store only current The data warehouse serves as a central repository
data, optimized for fast and efficient processing. for historical data, providing a comprehensive
This data is highly normalized, meaning that it is view of the organization's activities. It stores data
structured in a way that minimizes redundancy. in a denormalized format, allowing for efficient
querying and analysis.
Information Delivery Component
Data Subscription
Users can subscribe to specific data warehouse files based on their needs and analysis
requirements. This allows them to receive relevant data updates on a regular basis.

Data Transfer
The information delivery component facilitates the transfer of subscribed data to designated
destinations. This process is typically automated and follows a predefined schedule.

Data Delivery
Data delivery ensures that users receive the subscribed data in a timely and reliable manner.
This component may involve various mechanisms, such as email notifications or data feeds.
Metadata Component
Metadata is essentially "data about data." In a data warehouse, metadata provides crucial information
about the data stored, including its origin, transformation process, and how users should interpret it.

Technical Metadata Business Metadata


Technical metadata assists IT professionals in Business metadata helps business users
understanding the technical characteristics of comprehend the data in relation to the
the data. This includes its source, organization's processes, goals, and
transformation steps, and structure within the terminology.
data warehouse.

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