Create a Data Hub from scratch.

IamRuchika

I'm new to Anaplan and would like to understand how to create a Data Hub from scratch. What are the best practices I should follow, and what are the key steps involved in building a Data Hub model? If there are any official documents, learning materials, or links that can guide me through the process, I would really appreciate it.

saivm

Great to see you’re diving into building a Data Hub, it’s a foundational step toward scalable, connected planning in Anaplan. While creating a Data Hub model is technically similar to building any other Anaplan model, its purpose and design principles are quite unique.

A Data Hub is a centralized model that serves as a staging area for your organization’s master and transactional data. Its primary role is to standardize, cleanse, and synchronize data across multiple spoke models, enabling consistency and control over your enterprise-wide data architecture.

Key Resources to Get Started:

Here are some official resources and best practices to guide you through the process:

• Introduction to Data Hubs
• Setting up a Data Hub
• Best Practices for Data Hubs
• Data Hub Planual Rules
• The Truth About Sparsity: Part 1 | The Truth About Sparsity: Part 2
• Pre-built Configurable Data Hub App (Modeling Showcase)

Anaplan Data Orchestrator (ADO)

As you scale your Anaplan ecosystem, consider exploring Anaplan Data Orchestrator (ADO), a more advanced and planning-aware approach to managing data integration. ADO enhances traditional Data Hub capabilities by simplifying workflows, centralizing data management, and automating data orchestration at scale.

• Anaplan Data Orchestrator introduction
• ADO: Moving Beyond Data Hubs
• ADO Planual Guidelines