Recently, I had the opportunity to deliver training on Fast Track Data Warehouse, and I wanted to share some of the key concepts and insights from the training with you. Fast Track Data Warehouse is a specialized approach to data warehousing that focuses on eliminating performance bottlenecks and maximizing efficiency.
One of the key features of Fast Track Data Warehouse is its ability to support up to 48 TB of data. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations dealing with large volumes of data. Hardware providers such as HP, Dell, Bull, IBM, and EMC2 offer the necessary hardware components for Fast Track Data Warehouse, which come pre-configured and ready to use.
The underlying operating system for Fast Track Data Warehouse is Windows Server 2008, and the database engine used is SQL Server 2008 R2. This combination provides a stable and reliable foundation for data warehousing operations.
Fast Track Data Warehouse is based on Symmetric Multiprocessing (SMP) architecture, which allows each CPU core to deliver data at a rate of 200 MB per second. This high-performance hardware architecture comes at a cost of $13,000 per terabyte, making it a significant investment for organizations.
It is recommended to configure the recovery model of Fast Track Data Warehouse databases to Simple Recovery mode. This helps to minimize the overhead of transaction log management and ensures optimal performance. Additionally, it is advised to turn off AutoGrow for user-defined databases, while leaving it on for TempDB with a size of 4 MB.
Regularly updating database statistics is crucial for maintaining optimal query performance in Fast Track Data Warehouse. By keeping the statistics up to date, the query optimizer can make informed decisions about the most efficient execution plans.
Overall, my experience with Fast Track Data Warehouse training was challenging yet rewarding. The specialized hardware and unique approach to data warehousing provided valuable insights into optimizing performance and scalability. If you have worked with Fast Track Data Warehouse, I would love to hear about your experiences and any tips you may have.