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Transaction Processing: OLTP System Online Transaction Processing OLAP System Online Analytical Processing
Transaction Processing: OLTP System Online Transaction Processing OLAP System Online Analytical Processing
OLAP
We can divide IT systems into transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP). In general we can
assume that OLTP systems provide source data to data warehouses, whereas OLAP systems help
to analyze it.
OLAP System
Online Analytical Processing
(Operational System)
(Data Warehouse)
Source of data
Purpose of data
Inserts and
Updates
Queries
Processing
Speed
Space
Requirements
Database
Design
Backup and
Recovery