Inmon's Approach

Inmon's Approach, often referred to in the context of data warehousing, focuses on building a centralized repository for an organization’s data. This method emphasizes creating a structured and organized data warehouse first, which integrates data from various sources. Inmon believes this repository should store detailed, historical data that can be summarized for reporting and analysis. His approach supports a top-down strategy, where overall data architecture is designed before specific reports or analyses are developed, ensuring data consistency and quality across the organization. This contrasts with other methods that might prioritize immediate reporting needs.