The document discusses potential pitfalls and mistakes to avoid when implementing a data warehouse. It identifies searching for a "silver bullet" solution and going to extremes with technical architecture design as two common pitfalls. Ten common mistakes are also listed such as having an unrealistic budget or timeline. Finally, the document outlines seven key steps for a smooth implementation, such as gaining executive support, establishing requirements, and testing the data warehouse.

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DWH Implementation: Pitfalls, Mistakes, KeysDWH Implementation: Pitfalls, Mistakes, Keys
Virtual University of PakistanVirtual University of Pakistan
Ahsan Abdullah
Assoc. Prof. & Head
Center for Agro-Informatics Research
www.nu.edu.pk/cairindex.asp
National University of Computers & Emerging Sciences, Islamabad
Email: ahsan1010@yahoo.com

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5 Signs of trouble5 Signs of trouble

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11-Possible Pitfalls…11-Possible Pitfalls…

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11-Possible Pitfalls…11-Possible Pitfalls…

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11-Possible Pitfalls11-Possible Pitfalls

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Pitfall: Searching for the “Silver Bullet”Pitfall: Searching for the “Silver Bullet”

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Pitfall: Extremes of Tech. Arch. DesignPitfall: Extremes of Tech. Arch. Design

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Top 10-Common Mistakes to Avoid…Top 10-Common Mistakes to Avoid…

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Top 10-Common Mistakes to AvoidTop 10-Common Mistakes to Avoid

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Top 7-Key Steps for a smooth DWH implementation…Top 7-Key Steps for a smooth DWH implementation…

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Top 7-Key Steps for a smooth DWH implementation…Top 7-Key Steps for a smooth DWH implementation…

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ConclusionsConclusions