When dealing with data, you may have to know the fact table vs dimension table differences. A fact table holds the data that needs to be analyzed, and a dimension table stores data dealing with how ...

When working on a multidimensional design, every fact table within scope should be handled with care. In an ideal world, each low-level fact table represents the metrics related to a business event.

One creates the potential for some interesting anomalies when building a star schema wherein the fact table contains future-dated metrics and any of the dimensions are Type 2. A Type 2 dimension ...