A Data Warehouse stores data in one place from many different sources. These data can be in all different formats, so they get organized and converted into all the same format. The data from these warehouses then get pulled and analyzed using business intelligence tools.
Examples of Data Sources:
- CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)
- Ecommerce Legacy (stored in outdated systems, difficult to access)
- Excel, etc…