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This guide covers all the data modeling features in Style Studio, and shows you how to build a meta-data layer for relational databases, multidimensional databases, and other data sources.

Introduction – Data Block Architecture

Explains the relationship between queries, models, and Data Block technology.

Data Modeling Features

Provides an overview of data modeling features offered by the Style Studio interface.

Relational Databases

Discusses relational architectures such as '3rd normal form' and 'star schema', and presents considerations unique to each, including potential query traps that should be carefully avoided.

Multidimensional Databases

Discusses the setup of hierarchical information in multidimensional databases that use MDX via XMLA.

Non-Relational Data Sources

Explains how data sources that are not database-driven can also be combined into the Style Intelligence data layer. Typically, these data sources return tabular data in the form of query, which can then be mixed with database output for additional flexibility.

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