Data marts

Definition

A data mart is a subset of a data warehouse focused on a specific business line or team, designed to provide users with access to relevant data in a way that is tailored to their specific needs. By isolating relevant data, it allows for quicker and more efficient analysis than querying the entire data warehouse.

Related terms

Data Warehouse: A central repository of integrated data from one or more disparate sources, used for reporting and data analysis.

Business Intelligence (BI): The use of strategies and technologies by organizations for analyzing current and historical data to improve decision-making and strategic planning.

ETL (Extract, Transform, Load): The process used in database usage and especially in data warehousing that involves extracting data from outside sources, transforming it to fit operational needs, and loading it into the end target (database or warehouse)