Noun
OLAP (countable and uncountable, plural OLAPs)
(computing) Acronym of online analytical processing.
For OLAP systems, response time is an effectiveness measure. Source: Internet
OLAP databases store aggregated, historical data in multi-dimensional schemas (usually star schemas). Source: Internet
The pivot gauge control for OLAP is ideal for highlighting business critical Key Performance Indicator (KPI) information in executive dashboards and report cards. Source: Internet
OLAP systems typically have data latency of a few hours, as opposed to data marts, where latency is expected to be closer to one day. Source: Internet
In a similar scenario on a project I'm managing we offered the customer to add a datawarehouse with an OLAP solution on top. Source: Internet
There, partners will be able to learn much more about IBM's leading-edge business intelligence products, including Visual Warehouse, Intelligent Miner and DB2 OLAP Server, work with key IBM developers, and also present their own solutions. Source: Internet