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Date Published
Author
Adrian Brudaru
Word count
1334
Language
English
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Summary

The Second Data Warehouse project is a disaster recovery process where organizations re-design or rebuild their data infrastructure after an initial setup fails to meet their needs. This often occurs due to fundamental flaws, lack of technical knowledge, or tools that fill the gap but don't solve the problem fully. To build a first-time setup that scales into the future, organizations need non-negotiable skills including programming, modelling, and requirement collection. A shared blame for failed projects is often a combination of these factors. Organizations can take steps to mitigate this by ensuring their team has the necessary skills, choosing tooling that scales across different stages of a data stack lifecycle, and using independent freelancers for consulting. The process of managing emotions and technical sides during a disaster recovery project requires consideration, collaboration, and a willingness to learn and improve.