“Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) is a dynamic and robust technology that empowers businesses to gain valuable insights from their data by facilitating complex, multidimensional analysis.”
What is the difference between OLTP and OLAP?
Online transaction processing (OLTP) collects, stores, and processes data from transactions in real-time. OLAP uses complex queries to analyze historical data from OLTP systems.
OLTP focuses on managing day-to-day transactions, whereas an OLAP specializes in providing a deep understanding of data trends, patterns, and relationships.
OLAP operates on the principle of multidimensional data modeling, allowing users to view data from various angles and dimensions.
There are two main types of OLAP: MOLAP (Multidimensional OLAP) and ROLAP (Relational OLAP). MOLAP systems store data in a multidimensional cube format, providing rapid query response times. ROLAP, on the other hand, leverages traditional relational databases, allowing users to analyze data using standard SQL queries.