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sql_learner29

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November 10, 2010 at 12:03 pm

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Hi,
What is Data Optimization??
What does it apply to?
How can Data Optimization be achieved??
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GSquared SSC Guru Points: 260824 More actions · Answer 1

Bing had some good answers on that one, if you want details. I assume Google would too.

Basically, it's part of data modeling.

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Steve Jones - SSC Editor SSC Guru Points: 736607 More actions · Answer 2

So we can help you understand this, but you're asking a very general question, without any work on your part. The answer could be taken in a few contexts, so you'll have to provide more information, or go get it from the person that asked you.

Note that we're not here to help you fake an interview. If you don't know, say "I don't know"

sql_learner29 SSCrazy Eights Points: 9107 More actions · Answer 3

Thanks....I did google it, but was more confused with the results and hence wanted a general yet simple answer to the question that can be given in an interview.

http://www.geekinterview.com/kb/Data-Optimization.html

In this link it says in the middle:

Data optimization can be achieved by data mapping, an essential aspect in data integration.

how what is exactly data optimization ? Does it apply separately to ETL /REPORTS /T-SQL???

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GSquared SSC Guru Points: 260824 More actions · Answer 4

It's essentially the conversion from logical data model to a physical data model, so far as I understand it. Beyond that, it's all details.

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sql_learner29 SSCrazy Eights Points: 9107 More actions · Answer 5

Thanks ,I am a little bit clear now.

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Nathaniel Hawthorne SSC Rookie Points: 25 More actions · Answer 6

Data Optimization is a broad term. It could mean optimizing data retrieval. Say you have a table with no indexes. If you want to make the query run faster you can add indexing and instead of the compiler doing a table scan it does an index seek.

Another way to think of this is if you wanted to find a certain subject in a book you would not start at the first page and turn till you find it. You'd immediately go to the index see the page number (pointer) that it is on and get to it much faster.

Hope this helps a bit.

Nate