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Ralph Kimball and other Kimball Group members have written over 120 columns for Intelligent Enterprise Magazine and its predecessor, DBMS Magazine.

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Articles 2006
Building a Foundation for Smart Applications
Off-the-shelf apps may offer built-in analytics, but the best approach to supporting operational decisions is to rely on a solid data warehouse that cleans, integrates.
by Joy Mundy—December 1, 2006

Four Fixes Refurbish Legacy Data Warehouses
DW/BI professionals are often tasked with making evolutionary upgrades and improvements to minimize cost and upheaval in the current analytic environment. We explore four upgrades that can breathe new life into legacy data warehouses.
by Margy Ross—October 1, 2006

Integration for Real People
These step-by-step guidelines will help dimension managers and users drill across disparate databases.
by Ralph Kimball—August 1, 2006

Data Stewardship 101: First Step to Quality and Consistency
Data stewards are the liaisons between business users and the data warehouse team, and they ensure consistent, accurate, well-documented and timely insight on resources and requirements.
by Bob Becker—June 1, 2006

Building and Delivering BI Reports
How to build, test and deploy standard reports for key business processes.
by Warren Thornthwaite—April 1, 2006

Standard Reports: Basics for Business Users
How to plan, prioritize and design the primary vehicle for delivering business intelligence.
by Warren Thornthwaite & Joy Mundy—February 1, 2006