Design and optimization of multidimensional data models for enhanced OLAP query performance and data analysis

Abstract

This paper explores the design and optimization of multidimensional data models to enhance the query performance and data analysis capabilities of OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) systems. It delves into three prominent dimensional modeling techniques: Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, and Galaxy Schema, analyzing their impact on query complexity, data redundancy, storage requirements, and ease of maintenance. Additionally, it examines three aggregation strategiesPre-Aggregation, Dynamic Aggregation, and Hybrid Aggregationfocusing on their effectiveness in balancing query response time, storage efficiency, flexibility, and computational cost. The study further investigates performance optimization techniques, including query optimization, partitioning, and materialized views, providing case studies and experimental data to illustrate their benefits and challenges. The findings underscore the importance of tailored optimization strategies in OLAP systems to meet varying business needs and query patterns, highlighting the trade-offs between performance gains, storage requirements, and implementation complexity