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Simplify data loading into Type 2 slowly changing dimensions in Amazon Redshift

AWS Big Data

A dimension is a structure that captures reference data along with associated hierarchies, while a fact table captures different values and metrics that can be aggregated by dimensions. Dimensions provide answers to exploratory business questions by allowing end-users to slice and dice data in a variety of ways using familiar SQL commands.

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What Is Embedded Analytics?

Jet Global

Reports A tabular display of data, often with numerical figures grouped in categories. Interactivity can include dropdowns and filters for users to slice and dice data. Third-party data might include industry benchmarks, data feeds (such as weather and social media), and/or anonymized customer data.