Operational infrastructure

Operational infrastructure
To understand operational infrastructure, let us once again take the example of data staging. One part of foundational infrastructure refers to the computing hardware and the related software. You need the hardware and software to perform the data staging functions and render the appropriate services. You need software tools lo perform data transformations. You need software to create the output files. You need disk hardware to place the data in the staging area files. But what about the people involved in performing these functions? What about the business rules and procedures for the data transformations'? What about the management software to monitor and administer the data transformation tasks? Operational infrastructure to support each architectural component consists of

• People
• Procedures
• Training
• Management software

These are not the people and procedures needed for developing the data warehouse. These are the ones needed to keep the data warehouse going. These elements are as essential as the hardware and software that keep the data warehouse running. They support the Management of the data warehouse and maintain its efficiency.

Data warehouse developers pay lot of attentions to be hardware and system software elements of the infrastructure. It is right to do so. But operational infrastructure is often neglected. Even though you may have the right hardware and software neglected your data ware-house needs the operational infrastructure in place for proper functioning. Without appropriate operational infrastructure, your data warehouse is likely to just limp along and cease be effective. Pay attention to the details id your operational infrastructure,