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Data Modeling
Dimension Types
Outrigger Dimension

Outrigger Dimension

Lesson Notes

Outrigger Dimension Lesson Notes

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Outrigger Dimensions

  • A dimension which has a reference to another dimension table. The secondary dimension called outrigger dimension.

  • This dimension design should be used carefully without limited cases

Outrigger Dimensions Examples

Outrigger Example

Further Reading

  • Chapter 5: Dimensional Model Design Life Cycle Section 5.4.3 from Dimensional Modeling: In a Business Intelligence Environment. The book is free, and you can download it from this link.