Building the Data Warehouse\n\nW. H. Inmon (Author)\n\n9780764599446, Wiley\n\nPaperback / softback, published 11 October 2005\n\n576 pages\n23.6 x 18.8 x 3.8 cm, 0.748 kg\n\n--The new edition of the classic bestseller that launched the data warehousing industry covers new approaches and technologies, many of which have been pioneered by Inmon himself \n--In addition to explaining the fundamentals of data warehouse systems, the book covers new topics such as methods for handling unstructured data in a data warehouse and storing data across multiple storage media \n--Discusses the pros and cons of relational versus multidimensional design and how to measure return on investment in planning data warehouse projects \n--Covers advanced topics, including data monitoring and testing \n--Although the book includes an extra 100 pages worth of valuable content, the price has actually been reduced from $65 to $55 \n\nPreface xix \nAcknowledgments xxvii \nChapter 1 Evolution of Decision Support]