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December 5, 2022

EDW for Finance Transformation Release 15 is Now Available

Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) has released an update in UWODS and WDFinDataMart in support of UW Finance Transformation (UWFT). For an overview of how EDW is adapting to support UWFT, refer to EDW for Finance Transformation. Reminder for ODS users: When UW Finance Transformation (UWFT) goes live, the current state ODS database will be frozen and the UWODS database will be introduced. For more information, refer to Transitioning HR Data from ODS to UWODS. Monthly Scheduled Releases Updates to UWODS and WDFinDataMart are released on the same monthly schedule. This allows us to better synchronize with Enterprise Data Platform’s release schedule for Finance Transformation. For more information, refer to the Data Availability...

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November 15, 2022

Support Available to Transition Human Resource/Payroll Data from ODS to UWODS

The Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) recently introduced two new databases to support UW Finance Transformation (UWFT): UWODS and WDFinDataMart. For more information, refer to EDW Databases and Resources Available to Support Finance Transformation. The UWODS database, which goes live with UWFT, will enable EDW users to access Finance and Human Resource/Payroll (HRP) data from Workday. The UWODS will replace the current ODS database as the EDW resource for this data. In the UWODS, the HRP data model is different than in the current ODS database. This change better reflects Workday’s HRP data structure and creates better parity between the UWODS...

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November 14, 2022

EDW Databases and Resources Available to Support Finance Transformation

The Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) is a secure central repository that integrates data from many sources across the University. It stores current and historical data that are used to support operational reporting and strategic analysis. The goal of the EDW is to support better and faster data-informed decision making. For more information about the EDW and how it fits within the Enterprise Data Platform, refer to Enterprise Data Platform. EDW and UW Finance Transformation (UWFT) UW Finance Transformation (UWFT) is much more than a system update - it is a redesign of our finance-related policies and processes, with the help of new...

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November 6, 2022

How To: URM Status SQL Function in the EDW

Do you get tired of maintaining the same business logic in many data products and spending too much time updating the logic in all those products? Are you looking for one version of the truth across all your academic reports, data cubes, and dashboards? The BI Team has great news for you. The EDW supports the first academic data-related SQL function, URM (Underrepresented Minority) Status, to help you reduce business logic maintenance, improve code readability, and keep one version of the truth for Underrepresented Minority students. Imagine that instead of spending time on updating, let's say, 12 academic reports with...

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September 30, 2022

UWSDBDataStore Reorgs on October 22, 2022 and December 21, 2022

UWSDBDataStore Reorgs on October 22, 2022  & December 21, 2022 The student database (SDB) will go through a reorganization on October 22, 2022 which will cause changes in the Enterprise Data Warehouse database, UWSDBDataStore. These changes to the objects will be available in the UWSDBDataStore on October 24, 2022. However, data on the new objects will be available as soon as the Data Custodians submit the security role definitions and the SIS team loads the data. Please Note: The following column renames will be occurring in the SDB screens as of 10.22.22. The renames will be perpetuated to UWSDBDataStore and...

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July 13, 2022

Knowledge Navigator Metadata Update Spring Qtr 2022

UW Metadata Manager, Keith A. Van Eaton, from Information Management’s Enterprise Reporting & Analytics team, has added or updated metadata objects in Knowledge Navigator. In their ongoing partnership, the UW’s data domain stewards, subject matter experts, and metadata manager ensure metadata objects are vetted and approved so that UW data users have a common understanding around UW data. New terms added 16 UW Workday Terms 9 Research Terms 7 Academic Terms New structured objects or reports added 17 Enterprise Dashboards 1 UW Finance Cube 1 UW General Ledger Cube 3 tables & 70 columns EFECSDataStore database 6 tables & 100...

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May 31, 2022

UWSDBDataStore Reorg on June 4, 2022

UWSDBDataStore Reorg on June 4, 2022 The student database (SDB) will go through a reorganization on June 4, 2022 which will cause changes in the Enterprise Data Warehouse database, UWSDBDataStore. These changes to the objects will be available in the UWSDBDataStore on June 6. 2022. However, data on the new objects will be available as soon as the Data Custodians submit the security role definitions and the SIS team loads the data. Last Updated - 5.31.22 Columns to be Added Table Column DataType sa_transaction op_dat_wd_ck_no int sf_evaluation bridge_grant_amt int state_aid_only char(1) student_2  titleix_stat tinyint titleix_stat_dt datetime titleix_exp_dt datetime titleix_comment char(75)...

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April 8, 2022

New CoreData Database provides a standard set of country names, abbreviations, and codes

Prior to 2021, the UW lacked a uniform list of countries from which to perform reporting and data analysis. This caused difficulty in providing consistent data and information across the enterprise and led to calls for a universal standard. In response to this need, the UW’s Data Governance Operational Committee published the UW Country Code Standard. In partnership with the UW’s Data Governance (DG) Operational Committee and Office of Global Affairs, the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) has introduced the CoreData Database to help departments across the University adhere to this standard set of country names, abbreviations, and codes.  Who should...

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January 27, 2022

UWSDBDataStore Reorg on January 29, 2022

UWSDBDataStore Reorg on January 29,2022 The student database (SDB) will go through a reorganization on January 29,2022 which will cause changes in the Enterprise Data Warehouse database, UWSDBDataStore. These changes to the objects will be available in the UWSDBDataStore on January 31, 2022. However, data on the new objects will be available as soon as the Data Custodians submit the security role definitions and the SIS team loads the data. (last modified: 01.29.2022) *Please continuously monitor this site for the most current update. Old Columns to be deleted Table Column sa_sf_fund fund_flag_45 sa_wd_det_trans wd_det_proc_pd sa_wd_sum_tran wd_sum_proc_pd Columns to be Added...

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October 12, 2021

UWSDBDataStore Reorg on October 23, 2021

The student database (SDB) will go through a reorganization on October 23, 2021 which will cause changes in the Enterprise Data Warehouse database, UWSDBDataStore. These changes to the objects will be available in the UWSDBDataStore on October 25, 2021. However, data on the new objects will be available as soon as the Data Custodians submit the security role definitions and the SIS team loads the data. (last modified: 10.22.2021) *Please continuously monitor this site for the most current update. Old Columns to be deleted Table Name Column Name sdbdb01 g_sa_flag4 sa_sf_awards award_event_dt1 award_event_dt2 award_event_dt3 award_event_dt4 award_event_dt5 award_event_dt6 award_status_cd1 award_status_cd2 award_status_cd3...

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