IBM DB2 Web Query for i: The Nuts and Bolts

Managing data with DataMigrator

As mentioned in Chapter 1, “The cycle of Business Intelligence and IBM DB2 Web Query for i” on page 1, it is often advantageous to use an operational data store (ODS) or data warehouse (DW) to prepare data that suited for reporting. Although an ODS or DW is often the preferred foundation for good reporting and analytics, populating and maintaining such an environment can often be seen as a large or mundane task. This perception can frequently prevent the creation of such an environment, resulting in diminished reporting ...