Understanding OIDF

This chapter explains the background of OIDF, its functional architecture along with the differences from traditional warehouse architecture. OIDF product package consists of the Logical Data Model and Analytical Data Warehouse model. The individual components of Physical Data Model is explained in detail.

This chapter covers the following topics:

·        Background 

·        OIDF Architecture 

·        Differences from Traditional Warehouse Architecture 

·        Subject Areas Organization

·        OIDF Logical Data Model

·        OIDF Physical Data Model

·        Staging Data Model 

·        Reporting Data Model

·        LDM Relationship to the OIDF Physical Model

·        OIDF LDM Content Details

·        Mapping from Logical Data Model to OIDF Staging Area