Common Warehouse Metamodel: An Introduction to the Standard for Data Warehouse Integration

By John PooleDan ChangDouglas Tolbert, et al.

The official guide to programming with the revolutionary data-sharing technology The Common Warehouse Metamodel (CWM) is the new OMG standard that makes the sharing of data seamless. The CWM standard development team provides developers with a complete overview of what CWM is and how it works. After acquainting readers with the CWM architecture and how each CWM component fits into existing database and data warehouse architectures, the authors provide expert guidance on how to plan for, implement, and deploy CWM technologies. Companion Web site features updates on CWM technologies, descriptions of tools, and links to vendor sites.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471200522
• ISBN13: 9780471200529
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.7" x 8.8"

Customer Reviews

Good overview for good technology

I can't believe the previous reviewer. He basically said he didn't like CWM or UML, therefore the book is obviously bad ?!? The project I am just starting is a large data mining effort that will be integrating multiple data warehouse and data mining tools. I knew we needed CWM from some earlier work with metadata repositories, but did not have the energy to dig into the OMG specification. This book gave me exactly the overview I was looking for; as an earlier author said, "This book covers all the practical steps for planning, implementing, and deploying CWM technologies". I would like to give it at least 7 stars to average out the previous irrelevant review...

An Excellent and Comprehensive Primer on CWM

The overall organization of the book: its introduction of topics, clear and concise definitions and illustrative examples made for easy reading, even for concepts with which I was unfamiliar. The structure, content and motivation for the CWM classes and packages were clearly presented as was their use, interaction, extensibility and applicability through thoughtfully constructed examples.A must read for managers, system architects and software developers grappling with data warehouse integration projects.

Excellent documentation reference

By far, the finest presentation of a new (to me) concept I have seen in a long time. Structure of book is ideal, with a strong writing style, fantastic use of graphics, and examples that aid in understanding. I knew virtually nothing about CWM before reading this book -- I know a good deal now. Excellent, understandable writing style combined with superb technical information...a definite "stew" for the CWM-hungry mind. Bon appetit!

A Developer?s Dream

A real boon to data warehouse developers. This book covers all the practical steps for planning, implementing, and deploying CWM technologies. It provides a clear roadmap to integrating data warehouses. An essential resource.

Stop Reading and Start Developing

A very clear introduction to the Common Warehouse Metamodel for data warehousing. It doesn't just explain what it is, but shows how it works. When you're done reading this book, you're ready to start developing.