Books by Chris Adamson
Oakton founder Chris Adamson shares his business and technical expertise in several books on data warehousing.
Star Schema: The Complete Reference
By Christopher Adamson
Published by Mc-Graw Hill Osborne Media
This comprehensive guide to dimensional design offers unparalleled breadth and depth. Organized around technical concepts rather than vertical industries, it is the perfect reference for every practitioner, regardless of skill level. Architecture-neutral, the book provides practical advice you can put to use in any data warehouse environment. Learn best practices, their underlying rationale, and real-world examples.
Data Warehouse Design Solutions
By Chris Adamson and Mike Venerable
John Wiley and Sons, 1998.
A primer for using star schema design techniques to deliver business value, this book provides case studies in numerous industries including telecommunications, banking and financial services, manufacturing, retail, and federal government.
Mastering Data Warehouse Aggregates
By Chris Adamson
John Wiley and Sons, 2006.
Chris Adamson provides in-depth coverage on the maximization of star schema performance through the use of dimensional aggregate tables. Tools and techniques are presented for every stage of the data warehouse lifecycle, from strategy and planning through design and implementation.