22 SAP BW and DB2
2.1 SAP BW information model
The SAP BW information model is a basic structural element in the SAP BW
architecture. It is designed to enable support of a range of decision makers. To
do this, it supports the following conceptual layers of data warehousing:
Multidimensional models, which enable views of data required for analytics.
Operational data store (ODS), to hold current data updates from the
operational transaction systems of the business.
Data warehouse, to hold transformed and accurate data that has been
integrated from the business processes across the enterprise to enable
business decision making.
The information model is based on a fundamental building block called an
InfoObject. For example, InfoObjects may contain ...