Bringing Source Control to BI World

Overview

Discover how to implement source control in Business Intelligence environments, improving version management, tracking changes, and facilitating parallel development for databases, cubes, and reports.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Source Control
Overview of Source Control Systems
Benefits of Source Control in BI
• Source Control Tools for BI
Introduction to Git
Other Tools: SVN, Mercurial
Selecting the Right Tool for Your Project
• Implementing Source Control in BI Environments
Version Control for Databases
Managing Data Models and Cubes
Tracking Changes in Reports
• Setting Up Source Control
Repository Initialization and Structure
Connecting BI Tools to Source Control Systems
Best Practices for Commit Messages and Documentation
• Version Management in BI
Branching Strategies
Merging and Conflict Resolution
Versioning Methods for Databases and Reports
• Tracking and Auditing Changes
Utilizing History and Logs
Automated Change Tracking
Identifying and Managing Changes in BI Projects
• Parallel Development and Collaboration
Techniques for Collaborative Development
Handling Multiple Environments
Synchronizing Changes Across Teams
• Automation and Continuous Integration
Integrating Source Control with CI/CD Pipelines
Automated Testing and Deployment
Tools for Continuous Integration in BI
• Case Studies and Best Practices
Real-World Examples of Source Control in BI
Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
Best Practices for Maintaining BI Integrity
• Conclusion and Next Steps
Review and Key Takeaways
Resources for Further Learning
Creating a Source Control Implementation Plan for Your BI Environment

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