Data vault modeling facts for kids

Data vault modeling is a special way to organize and store information in a database. Imagine a huge digital library where you keep track of everything that ever happened. Data vault modeling helps you save all the historical facts from different places. It's also great for checking where information came from and making sure it loads quickly.

What is Data Vault Modeling?

This method helps businesses keep a complete record of their data. It's like a detective's notebook for information. It makes sure you can always find out the original source of any piece of data. This is super helpful for checking records, like an auditor might do.

Data vault modeling focuses on a few key ideas. First, it makes it easy to trace where all the information in the database came from. Every piece of data has special notes attached to it. These notes tell you its source and when it was added. This feature helps people check if the data is correct and reliable.

Storing All the Facts

One unique thing about data vault modeling is that it stores all the data, even if it doesn't perfectly fit the usual rules. In some other ways of organizing data, information that doesn't quite fit is often removed. But Dan Linstedt, who created this method, said that a data vault stores "a single version of the facts." This means it keeps everything, giving you a full picture. Other systems might only keep "a single version of the truth," which means they only store data that follows certain rules.

Handling Changes Easily

Because data vault modeling keeps the source of the data separate from the data itself, it can handle changes very well. Businesses often change how they work or what information they collect. This method is built to be flexible. It separates the basic structure of the data from the details, making it easier to adapt when things change.

Loading Data Quickly

Finally, data vault is designed to load information as fast as possible. It can load many pieces of data at the same time. This is called "parallel loading." This feature means that even very large databases can grow and handle lots of information without needing a complete redesign. It helps big companies manage their huge amounts of data efficiently.

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  Simple data vault model with two hubs (blue), one link (green) and four satellites (yellow)