OLAP Model
Online Analytical Processing or OLAP performs multidimensional analysis of business data. It allows for complex calculations, trend analysis and sophisticated data modeling, thereby providing the insight needed for better decision making. It uses multi-dimensional database, wherein each data attribute (such as sales, region, time period, etc.) is considered as a separate dimension.
The data to be visualised is stored in a separate location to increase performance.
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Warnung
When the data source type OLAP is used, the data visualised on the dashboards, pivots or reports is not real-time but day-1 (everything until yesterday).