EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Implementing a data warehouse is a strong step toward managing data on an enterprise level, either for management purposes or business intelligence efforts.

Some believe that popular Hadoop cluster systems will supersede data warehouses altogether, but, as elaborated on in the Hadoop Integration section of this guide, Hadoop’s applications are distinct from, and potentially even aided by, the use of data warehouses. When looking to implement such a system, it’s important to look at the most up-to-date list of considerations.

This guide covers the factors one should consider when selecting and implementing a data warehousing solution.