The Data Vault Q&A Forum
- Rhys Hanscombe
- Sep 17, 2025
- 2 min read
If you're working with Data Vault and looking for answers to your toughest questions, you’re not alone. The Data Vault Q&A Forum is designed to help beginner and experienced data professionals to connect, ask questions, and share insights about Data Vault.
In a recent episode of the Business Thinking Podcast, Neil Strange (CEO of Business Thinking) sat down with Alex Higgs (Product Manager at AutomateDV) to discuss how the Q&A forum works, who’s involved, and why it’s becoming an essential resource for the Data Vault community.
What Is the Data Vault Q&A Forum?
The Q&A forum was set up a few years ago to create a space where Data Vault professionals could exchange knowledge and find solutions to common challenges.
Why it was created:
To centralize common questions from Slack, client conversations, and industry events.
To provide a dedicated platform for ongoing discussions about Data Vault best practices.
To create a community-driven knowledge base where answers are available long after the question is asked.
It functions much like Stack Exchange but focused exclusively on Data Vault topics, making it easy for BI managers, data engineers, and analysts to find the answers they need.
How It Works
The forum is straightforward to use:
Create an account – Sign up for free and set up your profile.
Ask questions – Post your Data Vault questions to the forum.
Get answers – Experienced community members and industry experts provide answers and guidance.
Search existing questions – Browse past discussions to find solutions to similar issues.
Who’s Involved?
One of the strengths of the forum is the calibre of contributors. Along with Neil and Alex, several well-known figures in the Data Vault community are active participants.
Currently, the forum has:
600+ registered users
5,700+ monthly visitors
This level of engagement means questions are usually answered quickly and thoroughly.
Why It Matters for BI Managers
For BI managers at large companies, the forum is more than just a Q&A site — it’s a strategic resource:
Save time – Find quick solutions to technical challenges.
Improve performance – Get expert input on best practices.
Learn from others – See how other organizations are implementing Data Vault.
Stay current – Keep up with the latest developments in Data Vault methodology.
How to Get Started
Visit the Data Vault User Group website – The forum is linked from the main menu.
Register for free – It takes just a few minutes to set up an account.
Start asking and answering questions – The more you engage, the more value you’ll get.
Final Thoughts
The Data Vault Q&A Forum is more than just a troubleshooting tool — it’s a growing community of data professionals helping each other succeed. With regular contributions from industry leaders and thousands of active users, it’s one of the best places to sharpen your Data Vault skills and connect with peers.
Join the forum today and start building your Data Vault knowledge base!