Discussion Assignment: Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)

Discussion: Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)

Below is a starter link on Online Analytical Processing (OLAP).  In this article, the author refers to categories of OLAP.  These categories are  Multidimensional OLAP (MOLAP), Relational OLAP (ROLAP), and Hybrid OLAP (HOLAP).  In this discussion, provide the class with your interpretation of what OLAP is, its characteristics, and its usefulness of OLAP.  Additionally, share with the class your interpretation of the importance of how these subcategories of OLAP relate to the super-category of OLAP.

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