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teaching:infoh419 [2018/09/01 10:31]
ezimanyi [Prerequisites]
teaching:infoh419 [2018/09/17 18:32]
ezimanyi [Group assignment]
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   * [[http://​cs.ulb.ac.be/​members/​esteban/​|Esteban Zimányi]]   * [[http://​cs.ulb.ac.be/​members/​esteban/​|Esteban Zimányi]]
   * <​ezimanyi@ulb.ac.be>​   * <​ezimanyi@ulb.ac.be>​
-  * Room SU A 4.115 
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 ===== Volume ===== ===== Volume =====
  
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   * Master in Computer Sciences [INFO]   * Master in Computer Sciences [INFO]
   * Erasmus Mundus Master in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)   * Erasmus Mundus Master in Big Data Management and Analytics (BDMA)
 +
 +===== Schedule =====
 +
 +The course is given during the first semester ​
 +  * Lectures on Tuesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm at the room S.UA4.218
 +  * Exercises on Fridays from 4 pm to 6 pm at the room S.UB4.130
  
 ===== Grading ===== ===== Grading =====
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 ===== Books ===== ===== Books =====
-  * [[https://​www.springer.com/​9783642546549|Data Warehouse Systems: Design and Implementation]] by Aljeandro ​A. Vaisman and Esteban Zimányi. Springer, 2014.+  * [[https://​www.springer.com/​9783642546549|Data Warehouse Systems: Design and Implementation]] by Alejandro ​A. Vaisman and Esteban Zimányi. Springer, 2014.
   * [[http://​www.morganclaypool.com/​doi/​abs/​10.2200/​s00299ed1v01y201009dtm009|Multidimensional Databases and Data Warehousing]] by Cristian S. Jensen, Torben Bach Pedersen, and Christian Thomsen. Morgan & Claypool Publishers.   * [[http://​www.morganclaypool.com/​doi/​abs/​10.2200/​s00299ed1v01y201009dtm009|Multidimensional Databases and Data Warehousing]] by Cristian S. Jensen, Torben Bach Pedersen, and Christian Thomsen. Morgan & Claypool Publishers.
   * [[http://​www.mcgraw-hill.co.uk/​html/​0071610391.html|Data Warehouse Design: Modern Principles and Methodologies]] by Matteo Golfarelli and Stefano Rizzi. McGraw-Hill,​ 2009   * [[http://​www.mcgraw-hill.co.uk/​html/​0071610391.html|Data Warehouse Design: Modern Principles and Methodologies]] by Matteo Golfarelli and Stefano Rizzi. McGraw-Hill,​ 2009
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   * {{teaching:​infoh419:​dw01-introduction.pdf|Introduction}}   * {{teaching:​infoh419:​dw01-introduction.pdf|Introduction}}
   * {{teaching:​infoh419:​dw02-cubes.pdf|Cubes}}   * {{teaching:​infoh419:​dw02-cubes.pdf|Cubes}}
 +    * {{teaching:​infoh419:​database_explosion_report.pdf|Database explosion report}}
 +    * {{teaching:​infoh419:​database_explosion.pdf|Database explosion}}
   * {{teaching:​infoh419:​dw03-dfm.pdf|Dimension Fact Model}}   * {{teaching:​infoh419:​dw03-dfm.pdf|Dimension Fact Model}}
   * {{teaching:​infoh419:​dw04-logicalmodel.pdf|Logical Model}}   * {{teaching:​infoh419:​dw04-logicalmodel.pdf|Logical Model}}
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 ===== Software ===== ===== Software =====
-  * For the exercises we use the SQLServer tools: MS SQLServer, SS Intergration Services, SS Analysis services, and SS Reporting Services+ 
 +All software used in the course is available in the computer labs. Students who wish a personal copy of the software on their own computers, can get free copies of the software. Succinct instructions to acquire the software have been included below; in case additional help is required you can contact the sysadmin of the departmentArthur Lesuisse <​alesuiss@ulb.ac.be>​ 
 + 
 +  * MS SQL Server Tools: can be downloaded for free from http://​www.academicshop.be/​msdnaa/​ Register on this page with your ULB email address, and '​order'​ the free msdnaa. After verification you receive login credentials to download quite a few software packages for free. Select the SQL Server 2014 Enterprise edition. 
 +  * Indyco Builder can be downloaded from http://​www.indyco.com/​ . License keys for all students will be added soon. 
  
 ===== Exercises ===== ===== Exercises =====
  
   * [[teaching:​infoh419:​TP|Exercices Web page]]   * [[teaching:​infoh419:​TP|Exercices Web page]]
 +
 +===== Group assignment =====
 +
 +The assignment is carried out in groups of 3 to 4 people. Before you can submit assignment part I, you will have to register in a group. For registering a group send an email to the lecturer. Please to select your group before or on 1/10/2018.
 +
 +The assignment consist of 2 parts:
 +
 +  * Part I: Implement the TPC-DS benchmark (deadline 1/11/2018)
 +  * Part II: Implement the TPC-DI benchmark (deadline 20/12/2018)
 +
 +The submission deadlines for parts I and II are strict.
 +
 +The assignment evaluation will count for 30% of your total grade. This may seem undervalued,​ however, putting effort in the assignment will definitely help you in achieving a better understanding of the course material which will result in a better score in the paper exam which amounts for 70% of the grade.
  
 ===== Examinations from Previous Years ===== ===== Examinations from Previous Years =====
 
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