This book covers essentials of data warehousing. Each chapter introduces a data warehouse component, and then shows how to use Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and 2008 to build that component into an ongoing case study. Examples are based on SQL Server 2005, and are also applicable to future versions of SQL Server. Coverage includes creating the data model and physical attributes, SSIS, Reporting Services and Analysis Cubes, and testing and administration. Data for the case study is available on a web site. People who are familiar with databases, such as DBAs, developers who have never built a data warehouse, and IT students, will benefit the most from the book. The book will also be of interest to business intelligence and data warehousing professionals. Rainardi is a data warehousing consultant specializing in SQL Server. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)