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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
Datavault is now Business Thinking
Our Data World - Datavault, Data Vault User Group, DataLearn, and DataLabs Datavault → Business Thinking We’ve evolved, and so has what...
Sep 33 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 284 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
Joining your data teams with dbt Mesh: Leveraging Data Vault for a robust Data Mesh approach
Successful businesses are always looking for ways to streamline and optimize their data workflows. The combination of AutomateDV, Data Vault, and dbt Cloud offers a powerful solution for data teams aiming to build a robust Data Mesh.
Jun 2, 20243 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
5 Ways ChatGPT can support Data Vault in 2025
Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have introduced unique opportunities for almost every industry. It is like having an all-knowing colleague sit at your desk with you, ready to respond to your queries instantly.
May 3, 20243 min read
Empowering Data Mesh: The tools to deliver BI Excellence
In the dynamic landscape of data management, the search for agility, scalability, and efficiency has led organizations to explore new, innovative approaches. One such innovation gaining traction is the Data Mesh framework. The Data Mesh approach distributes data ownership and decentralizes data architecture, paving the way for enhanced agility and scalability.
Feb 6, 20247 min read
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