Data Warehouse website unveils new look

June 1, 2003 :: Amy Miller, ISC Data Administration

The Data Warehouse website (http://www.upenn.edu/computing/da/dw) is sporting a new look, in concert with the Computing Web upgrade. The site has a new navigation structure, visible in the blue left-hand navigation bar, to help both new or occasional and frequent visitors find the information they need quickly and consistently. Pages grouped under "Query the Warehouse" provide guidance about getting started, access, passwords, forms, software and training. Other Warehouse-related information, like update status, remote access, security and a link to the Data Administration site are available under "Related Information".

Data that flows into the Warehouse from assorted administrative source systems (BEN Financials, Payroll, SRS, etc.) is documented in collection-specific sub-sites, all accessible under "Data Collections." Regular visitors to the Warehouse site will recognize the standard data collection pages -- refresh schedule, data diagrams, table and element documentation, training, security, help -- all easily accessible from collection-specific menu bars at the top each collection's pages. Finally, a new page highlights querying across data collections, and the universes that facilitate that sort of reporting.

If you have comments or questions about the new Warehouse website, please email da-staff@isc.upenn.edu.