Alex Merced 2/19/2026

Data Vault Modeling: Hubs, Links, and Satellites

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This article provides a technical overview of Data Vault modeling, a methodology for data warehousing. It details the three core table types—Hubs (business identity), Links (relationships), and Satellites (descriptive context with history)—and explains how this approach solves challenges of source system volatility, auditability, and ETL fragility compared to traditional dimensional modeling.

Data Vault Modeling: Hubs, Links, and Satellites

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