I’ve been fortunate to have been part of some successful data warehouse projects, and some not so-successful ones. As you build out your reporting solution plan, allow for time for the unexpected, testing, performance tuning, and the like. Recognize that the longer the project lasts, the more the business will move away from the original requirements, and the data warehouse project must keep up. In addition to all this, keep in mind factors that are critical to a successful implementation:
- Scope
- Design
- Testing
- Performance
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Question: What do find most important for a successful data warehouse project?