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Lifecycle Technology Track 347 Technical Architecture Design 348 Eight-Step Process for Creating the Technical Architecture 348 Product Selection and Installation 351 Lifecycle Data Track 353 Dimensional Modeling 353 Physical Design 355 Aggregation Strategy 356 Initial Indexing Strategy 357 Data Staging Design and Development 358.

1. The Data Warehouse Lifecycle Toolkit. In that time, the data warehouse business has reached full maturity and acceptance, hardware and software have made staggering advances, and the strategies promoted inside the premiere model of this book have been adopted by virtually all data warehouse distributors and practitioners.
2. A thorough update to the industry standard for designing, developing, and deploying data warehouse and business intelligence systems. The world of data warehousing has changed remarkably since the first edition of The Data Warehouse Lifecycle Toolkit was published in 1998. In that time, the data warehouse industry has reached full maturity.

Book Description Updated new edition of Ralph Kimball’s groundbreaking book on dimensional modeling for data warehousing and business intelligence! The first edition of Ralph Kimball’s The Data Warehouse Toolkit introduced the industry to dimensional modeling, and now his books are considered the most authoritative guides in this space. This new third edition is a complete library of updated dimensional modeling techniques, the most comprehensive collection ever. It covers new and enhanced star schema dimensional modeling patterns, adds two new chapters on ETL techniques, includes new and expanded business matrices for 12 case studies, and more.

Book Description Learn to use Excel dashboards and reports to better conceptualize data Updated for all the latest features and capabilities of Excel 2013, this go-to resource provides you with in-depth coverage of the individual functions and tools that can be used to create compelling Excel reports. Veteran author Michael Alexander walks you through the most effective ways to present and report data. Featuring a comprehensive review of a wide array of technical and analytical concepts, this essential guide helps you go from reporting data with simple tables full of dull numbers to presenting key information through the use of high-impact, meaningful reports and dashboards that will wow management both visually and substantively. Book Description Maximize the power of Excel 2013 formulas with this must-have Excel reference John Walkenbach, known as “Mr. Spreadsheet,” is a master at deciphering complex technical topics and Excel formulas are no exception. This fully updated book delivers more than 800 pages of Excel 2013 tips, tricks, and techniques for creating formulas that calculate, developing custom worksheet functions with VBA, debugging formulas, and much more.

Demonstrates how to use all the latest features in Excel 2013. Shows how to create financial formulas and tap into the power of array formulas. Serves as a guide to using various lookup formulas, working with conditional formatting, and developing custom functions.

Shares proven solutions for handling typical (and not-so-typical) Excel formula challenges. Includes links to the “Mr.

Spreadsheet” website, which contains all the templates and worksheets used in the book, plus access to John Walkenbach’s award-winning Power Utility Pak. From charts to PivotTables and everything in between, Excel 2013 Formulas is your formula for Excel success. Table of Contents Part I: Basic Information Chapter 1. Excel in a Nutshell Chapter 2. Basic Facts about Formulas Chapter 3. Working with Names Part II: Using Functions in Your Formulas Chapter 4. Introducing Worksheet Functions Chapter 5.

Manipulating Text Chapter 6. Working with Dates and Times Chapter 7.

Counting and Summing Techniques Chapter 8. Using Lookup Functions Chapter 9. Working with Tables and Lists Chapter 10. Miscellaneous Calculations Part III: Financial Formulas Chapter 11.

Borrowing and Investing Formulas Chapter 12. Discounting and Depreciation Formulas Chapter 13. Financial Schedules Part IV: Array Formulas Chapter 14. Introducing Arrays Chapter 15. Performing Magic with Array Formulas Part V: Miscellaneous Formula Techniques Chapter 16. Importing and Cleaning Data Chapter 17. Charting Techniques Chapter 18.

Pivot Tables Chapter 19. Conditional Formatting Chapter 20. Using Data Validation Chapter 21.

Creating Megaformulas Chapter 22. Tools and Methods for Debugging Formulas Part VI: Developing Custom Worksheet Functions Chapter 23.

Introducing VBA Chapter 24. Function Procedure Basics Chapter 25. VBA Programming Concepts Chapter 26. VBA Custom Function Examples Part VII: Appendixes Appendix A.

Excel Function Reference Appendix B. Using Custom Number Formats Book Details. Paperback: 864 pages. Publisher: Wiley (April 2013). Language: English.

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Book Description Photos the way you like them—from raw to well done If you want to improve your photography, this comprehensive guide and Adobe’s powerful Lightroom and Photoshop tools are just the ticket. Discover how to download your images and edit them for impact; export, print, and present them with a flourish; and carefully archive everything at the end. You’ll find step-by-step techniques, expert advice, and great ideas for getting the most done in the shortest time, thanks to these practical and creative workflows. Use Lightroom and Photoshop together to form a complete workflow. Build a non-destructive workflow, so you don’t lose valuable content.

Get up to speed on Lightroom’s workspace and five modules. Import, organize, and edit groups of photos in Lightroom. Use Photoshop to take special images to the next level of quality.

Smooth out wrinkles, whiten teeth, and add even more magic Companion Web Site Visit www.wiley.com/go/workflow and download practice files for the book’s projects. You can start with the original images and work through the author’s step-by-step instructions. Table of Contents Part I: Understanding the Workflow Chapter 1. Making Your Work Flow Chapter 2. Comparing Lightroom and Photoshop Chapter 3. Understanding Image File Basics Part II: Using Lightroom to Manage Your Production Workflow Chapter 4.

Understanding the Lightroom Workspace Chapter 5. Importing Images into Lightroom Chapter 6. Getting Organized with the Library Module Chapter 7. Processing Photos with the Develop Module Chapter 8. Sharing Photos with Others Chapter 9.

Creating Files to Use Outside of Lightroom Chapter 10. Putting the Production Workflow into Action Part III: Understanding Basic Photoshop Concepts Chapter 11. Opening Files in Photoshop Chapter 12. Understanding the Photoshop Workspace Chapter 13. Adjusting Tonality and Color Chapter 14. Working with Layers Part IV: Going Beyond the Basics Chapter 15.

Working with Selections Chapter 16. Creating Flexibility with Layer Masks Chapter 17.

Using Photoshop's Main Retouching Tools Chapter 18. Using Photoshop Actionswith Lightroom Part V: Putting the Tools to Work Chapter 19. Creating Strategies for Success Chapter 20. Solving Special Portrait Retouching Problems Chapter 21. Adding Finishing Touches Chapter 22. Putting the Creative Workflow into Action Book Details.

Paperback: 560 pages. Publisher: Wiley (September 2008).

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The post appeared first on. Posted: 22 Jul 2013 09:07 AM PDT. Book Description Expert photographer Rob Sheppard explains the details of Camera Raw, the steps for using it, the workflow process, and certain best practices that demonstrates how Camera Raw can empower the digital photographer. Encouraging you to use it as you see fit, he explores the enhancements in the newest generation and helps you deal with RAW’s limitations, manage white balance and exposure, reduce noise (especially in night shots,) and learn to use camera settings that make the most of RAW capabilities. From the Back Cover Camera Raw gives you power to make your images fit your visionRob Sheppard is, first and foremost, a photographer. He believes technology can support the creative process, but should never supplant it. So when he explains the details of Camera Raw, the steps for using it, the workflow process, and certain best practices, he demonstrates how Camera Raw can empower you.

That said, he encourages you not to be limited by his perspective. Use Camera Raw as you see fit — because your work is your art. Explore the enhancements in the newest generation of Camera Raw. Deal with RAW’s limitations. Manage white balance and exposure. Learn to use camera settings that make the most of RAW capabilities. Understand and apply the Camera Raw workflow.

Reduce noise, especially in night shots. Discover the creative possibilities of black-and-white with Camera Raw. Take full advantage of Camera Raw’s special features Table of Contents Part I: Capture Workflow.

What are RAW Files Really About? Shoot RAW Right from the Start Chapter 3. Color and RAW Chapter 4. What's New in Adobe Camera RAW? Part II: Camera RAW Workflow. A Quick Look at Camera RAW Tools and Workflow Chapter 6.

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Workflow Applied Chapter 7. Advanced Tonal Control Chapter 8. White Balance Decisions Chapter 9. The Noise Problems No One Talks About Chapter 10. Special Features of Camera RAW Part III: Making Camera RAW Work Harder for You.

Tough Decisions Chapter 12. Black-and-White Processing Chapter 13.

Double Processing for Exposure Chapter 14. Post Camera Raw Processing Book Details. Paperback: 362 pages.

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Ralph Kimball and Margy Ross co-authored the third edition of Ralph’s classic guide to dimensional modeling. It provides a complete collection of modeling techniques, beginning with fundamentals and gradually progressing through increasingly complex real-world case studies. The book significantly enhances and expands upon the concepts and examples presented in the earlier editions of The Data Warehouse Toolkit.