Type 2 dimension or type 2 column?

rationale behind dimension with Type 0 and missing Type 5

Can anyone explain in detail on what is the rationale behind having the dimension start with Type 0 and also for the missing type 5

Does a SCD Type 1 Change Response Always Update All Historical Records?

Often when implementing slowly changing dimensions, a particular dimension will have only certain columns that are interesting to view changes over time (Type 2) while the remainder simply need to be updated (Type 1). Given this combination of Type 2 and

Type 3 Slowly Changing Dimension

I am trying to find a best example / scenario where a type 3 scd would make more sense than a type 2. In my understanding type 3 can easily be derived from type 2. If anybody has used type 3 dimension instead of type 2, please let me know the scenario an

Kimball or not Kimball type 2 dimension (sk as primary key)

We're using Oracle and I received the following (see below) from our architect about why we shouldn't create a new SK for every type 2 change. i.e. use a combination of date and sk as the primary key. Is this correct. Will it affect the creation of

SCD Type 2 dimension and fact table being the same table

I am designing a dimensional model for employee data in a data warehouse. Right now I only register the basic information about the employee, like job title, department, language, FTE, etc. I have chosen to use an SCD Type 2 dimension since I want to keep

How to handle a Type I or II dimension with a snowflaked customer sub dimension (kimball book page 337, 338)

Hello, Within Ralph his new book he describes recommanded situations for snowflaking a dimension. His example is a large customer (visitor) dimension. (page 337, 338 and figure 10-6). I find the artical good, but there is missing one part of this

Setup Wizard for Google under RSX-TYPE-S, GTR and RS

A> Since WiFi needs to be setup there are two things. 1. Touch on the green guy to begain 2. First Skip touch that 3. Touch Next 4. Change your Time Zone and Date 5. Touch the Arrow to get back to the Home Screen 6. Touch WiFi and set it up then

Kindle 3G Battery 170-1032-00

TheKindle 3G has 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity. It uses a rechargeable li-polymer battery. Compared with Kindle first generation and Kindle DX, the Kindle 3G's is much higher in capacity. TheKindle 3G Battery Spec.: Part Number: DR-A012 Type:

Tweak SetCPU Settings for RSX-TYPE-S A-SPEC

Try SetCPU 400MHz max and 366MHz min (max), set boot and set to performance.

Converting Columns into Rows.

I have a requirement where I need to convert rows in columns. The data is quite huge there would be around 200 million records. The sample table contains only data for five months but in actual 12 months of data come in a single row and number of columns

How fast can you type? (AWPM)

Well, here's my question. How fast can YOU type (Adjusted Words Per Minute, which means the CORRECT words per minute you type)? I personally type at a 60 AWPM, and a 65 WPM (WPM includes errors)

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Regarding Factless Fact Tables

Some time ago I was asked to build the BI platform for a road safety organization. The warehouse was built of three primary fact tables, each with a collection of associated dimensions. I am now trying to branch out into ETL and Warehouse design, and from