data warehousing desing - to denormalize or not to denormalize - that is the question

From: Gurelei <gurelei_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 10:43:24 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.0045E7E0.20020510104324@fatcity.com>

Hi.

We are designing a small database using a data warehousing desing. We have created a 3rd normal form and are now debating whether and how to denormalize it. I see the pluses of denormalization - easier queries creation and tuning. What are the disadvantages that we should be aware of? Wasted space is not an issue because the tables a pretty small. What else should we consider as a potential issue?

thank you

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