Data Architecture: A Primer for the Data Scientist, 2nd Edition

Chapter 6.5

Introduction to Data Vault Implementation

Abstract

One of the most important components of the end-state architecture is that of the data vault. The data vault exists to satisfy the need for rock-solid data integrity. Like all other components of the end-state architecture, the data vault has gone through its own evolution. And like all components of the end-state architecture, data vault will continue to evolve.

Keywords

Data vault; Big data; Patterns; Automation; Data warehousing; Business intelligence

Implementation Overview

The data vault system of BI provides implementation guidelines, rules, and recommendations as standards. As noted in previous sections of this chapter, well-defined standards and patterns are the key ...