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Data Vault


Satellites in Data Vault
Satellites are a cornerstone of Data Vault 2.0, providing the descriptive attributes that contextualize Hubs and Links. In this article,...
Sep 303 min read


PII Data in Data Vault
PII Data in Data Vault While Data Vault itself does not provide specific guidance on handling PII, the challenge lies in implementing...
Sep 253 min read


Data Vault Hubs Explained
Data Vault Hubs Explained If you're working with Data Vault or just starting to explore it, understanding hubs is essential. They are...
Sep 232 min read


Understanding Business Keys in Data Vault
Understanding Business Keys in Data Vault Business keys are a core concept in Data Vault modeling . They play a key role in identifying...
Sep 194 min read


The Data Vault Q&A Forum
The Data Vault Q&A Forum If you're working with Data Vault and looking for answers to your toughest questions, you’re not alone. The...
Sep 172 min read


Is Data Vault Right For You?
Based on our episode 2 of The Business Thinking Podcast with our CEO, Neil Strange , and AutomateDV Product Manager, Alex Higgs . Is...
Sep 102 min read


How To Get Started With Data Vault 2.0
This blog post is b ased on episode 1 of The Business Thinking Podcast with our CEO, Neil Strange, and AutomateDV Product Manager, Alex...
Aug 263 min read


When Is Data Vault Not The Best Option?
When is Data Vault not the best option? - Business Thinking Podcast #20 Data Vault has become a popular data warehousing solution for...
Apr 294 min read


The Truth About Implementing Data Vault
The shocking truth is that Chief Information Officers (CIOs) are being convinced that hand-coding their Data Vault solutions is a good idea. This is a mistake. There are two groups who convince the CIO to make this expensive mistake. I have seen examples of both in recent weeks.
Jul 29, 20243 min read


5 Mistakes to Avoid when Starting with Data Vault Modeling
Starting with Data Vault data modeling can be a daunting task, and it's easy to fall into several common pitfalls. Here, we’ll explore five of the most frequent mistakes that can lead to problems in Data Vault projects and provide insights into how to avoid them.
Jul 1, 20246 min read


13 Data Vault Terms you Need to Know
Whether you are an experienced data professional or completely new to the industry, understanding Data Vault and its core concepts could be really helpful to your organisation. In this article, we will explore the core principles of Data Vault, exploring 13 terms that every data professional needs to know.
May 9, 20243 min read


How to learn Data Vault
Staying ahead of your competition is not just an advantage—it's a necessity. For Business Intelligence managers, data engineers, and IT executives, understanding and adopting Data Vault can be a crucial part of doing that.
Jan 25, 20243 min read


Data Vault vs Bill Inmon: a comparison of data warehousing methods
In the world of data and business, your choice of a data warehousing methodology can significantly impact your organisation’s ability to harness data for strategic decision-making.
Jan 16, 20245 min read


Demystifying Data Vault for Non-Technical Users
In the constantly evolving landscape of data management, Data Vault has emerged as the platform of choice for large corporations worldwide. However, its impact extends far beyond IT departments.
Sep 4, 20233 min read


Unlock the Power of Testing in Data Vault 2.0
Testing is vital to any successful Data Vault 2.0 project. It helps you build robust and trustworthy data solutions. In a recent Data Vault User Group meet-up, our Data Engineer, Chris Fisher, spoke on the role of testing in a Data Vault project.
Jul 25, 20233 min read


How to Migrate to a Data Vault Data Platform
Data warehousing has long been the backbone of business intelligence and analytics. Traditional approaches like the Inmon and Kimball methods have served organisations well in building centralised data repositories.
Jul 18, 20234 min read


Data Vault 2.0 in action: The Insurance Industry
In the insurance industry, data management poses significant challenges that can hinder efficiency and growth.
Jul 4, 20233 min read


How AutomateDV can help build your Data Vault
We recently rebranded our popular Data Vault automation tool from dbtvault to AutomateDV. The open-source tool provides an opportunity for anyone to build a Data Vault.
Jun 30, 20232 min read


Data Vault and Data Lineage: Understand the journey of your data
Understanding the journey of your organisation's data is essential to making informed decisions. This process is known as data lineage.
Jun 1, 20232 min read


5 ways Data Vault can elevate your online business
Data Vault 2.0 is a method and architecture for delivering data analytics services to an enterprise supporting its business intelligence
May 8, 20232 min read
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