DocumentCode
953884
Title
Structuring databases for analysis
Author
Stamen, Jeffrey P.
Author_Institution
IRI Software, Waltham, MA, USA
Volume
30
Issue
10
fYear
1993
Firstpage
55
Lastpage
58
Abstract
Databases for online analytical processing (also called end-user computing) are discussed. The differences between end-user computing, which uses the multidimensional data model, and transaction processing, which uses the relational model, are examined. The differences between the two models are described. The data manipulation language and analytic functions used by end-user computer are also examined.<>
Keywords
data handling; database management systems; online operation; personal computing; transaction processing; data manipulation language; databases; end-user computing; multidimensional data model; online analytical processing; relational model; transaction processing; Aggregates; Business; Costs; Data analysis; Data models; Database systems; Industrial relations; Marketing and sales; Multidimensional systems; Relational databases;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.237592
Filename
237592
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