Question one

Many companies in industry prefer the update-driven approach: For decision-making and
analytical reporting the update-driven approach is preferable. This is because; the data
integration and aggregate calculations are done before processing. For the data collected in
multiple heterogeneous databases to be used in decision-making processes, any problems
among multiple databases must be analysed, so that the data can be integrated.

Question two
Star Vs Snowflake Schema: Differences

Star Schema Snow Flake Schema

Hierarchies for the dimensions are stored in the Hierarchies are divided into separate tables.
dimensional table.

It contains a fact table surrounded by dimension One fact table surrounded by dimension table
tables. which are in turn surrounded by dimension table

Star Vs Snowflake Schema: similarities

Star and snowflake schemas are similar at heart: a central fact table surrounded by dimension
tables. The difference is in the dimensions themselves. In a star schema each logical
dimension is denormalized into one table, while in a snowflake, at least some of the
dimensions are normalized.
Advantages and disadvantages of Star Schema
Adv
Query performance gains – star schemas can provide performance enhancements for read-
only reporting applications when compared to highly normalized schemas. 
Disadvantage
Data integrity is not enforced well since in a highly de-normalized schema state.
Advantages and disadvantages of Snowflake Schema
Adv
Better data quality (data is more structured, so data integrity problems are reduced)
Less disk space is used then in a denormalized model.

Disadvantage
The primary disadvantage of the snowflake schema is that the additional levels of attribute
normalization adds complexity to source query joins, when compared to the star schema.