Multidimensional Databases and Data Warehousing

Focusing on multidimensional data models, this book elucidates essential concepts such as data cubes, dimensions, facts, and measures within data warehouses. It addresses both fundamental and advanced topics, including slowly changing dimensions and various hierarchy types. Key implementation techniques like materialized views and star join processing are also explored. The final chapter provides a literature review and suggestions for further reading, making it a comprehensive resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of multidimensional databases.