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Online Analytical Processing (OLAP)

A category of software tools that provides analysis of data stored in a database. OLAP tools enable users to analyze…

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Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

A method in which programmers define not only the type of data structure, but also the types of operations (functions…

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Multidimensional Database (MDB)

A type of database that is optimized for data warehousing and online analytical processing (OLAP) applications (see online analytical processing).…

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MIPS

Acronym for “millions of instructions per second.” MIPS is sometimes mistakenly considered a relative measure of processing capability among computer…

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Mini Mart

A small subset of a data warehouse used by a small number of users. The mini mart is a very…

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Metadata

Information that describes or characterizes data. Metadata are used to provide documentation for data products. In essence, metadata answer the…

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Location Transparency

A mechanism that keeps the specific physical address of data or an object unknown to the user. This is done…

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LocationReference System

A system for storing, maintaining, and retrieving location information. One technique is to locate a specific position with respect to…

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Local Access Database (LAD)

Also called “data mart.” A database that serves individual systems and workgroups as the end point for shared data distribution.…

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legacy system

An older computer system or application program that an agency continues to use. Many legacy systems are unable to meet…

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