Business Intelligence Guidebook

Between the high-level concepts of business analysis and the detailed instructions for using vendor tools lies the essential, yet often misunderstood layer of architecture, design, and processes. Without this knowledge, big data becomes devalued—projects stall, are delayed, and exceed budgets. The Business Intelligence Handbook: From Data Integration to Analysis sheds light on a frequently overlooked topic and equips you with the knowledge you need to create solid business analyses and data integration processes. Practicing consultant and part-time BI professor Rick Sherman removes the uncertainty in building systems that are cost-effective, reusable, and crucial for transforming raw data into valuable information for business decision-makers. After reading this book, you will be able to design the overall architecture for functional business analysis systems.