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    Course Name: Business Intelligence Lab Course Code: CSP-421

    Experiment:2.1
    Aim: Implement OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) for Business Insights.

    Software Required: IDE USED: - Python, R

    Description:

    The experiment involves setting up an OLAP system to analyze a dataset and extract meaningful

    insights. The dataset can be sourced from various data repositories within the organization, such as

    transactional databases or data warehouses. The OLAP system will enable users to explore the data

    from multiple dimensions or perspectives, facilitating deeper analysis and visualization.

    OLAP (Online Analytical Processing):

    OLAP, or Online Analytical Processing, is a data analysis approach that organizes information into

    multidimensional structures, often represented as cubes, to facilitate complex querying and reporting.

    It allows users to view data from multiple dimensions or perspectives, drill down into details, roll up to

    summaries, and perform operations like slicing and dicing. OLAP systems are optimized for fast query

    performance and are widely used in business intelligence for tasks such as sales analysis, financial

    reporting, and decision support, enabling users to gain valuable insights from large datasets through

    interactive exploration and analysis.

    Pseudo code/Algorithms/Flowchart/Steps and Output Snapshots:

    1. Dataset Selection: Choose a suitable dataset that represents a relevant business scenario. The

    dataset should contain structured data with multiple dimensions, such as time, geography, product

    categories, or customer segments.

    2. OLAP System Setup: Set up an OLAP system, which could be a software platform or a

    cloud- based service. Configure the system to connect to the dataset and establish the

    necessary data connections.

    Name: Aditya Chauhan UID: 20BCS5742


    Course Name: Business Intelligence Lab Course Code: CSP-421

    3. Dimensional Modeling: Design the dimensions and hierarchies for the dataset. Define the

    relationships between the dimensions, such as time hierarchies (year, quarter, month), geographic

    hierarchies (country, region, city), or product hierarchies (category, subcategory, product).

    4. Cube Creation: Create a multidimensional cube based on the dataset and dimensional model.

    Define the measures and aggregations required for analysis. Aggregations could include

    sum, average, count, minimum, maximum, etc.

    5. Data Loading: Load the dataset into the OLAP cube. This process involves

    extracting, transforming, and loading the data to ensure it is in the appropriate format

    for analysis.

    6. OLAP Analysis: Use the OLAP system's tools and functionalities to explore the dataset.

    Perform operations such as slicing, dicing, drilling down, and rolling up to analyze the data from

    different dimensions and levels of granularity. Generate reports, charts, and visualizations to

    present the

    insights derived from the analysis.

    Implementation:

    Name: Aditya Chauhan UID: 20BCS5742


    Course Name: Business Intelligence Lab Course Code: CSP-421

    Name: Aditya Chauhan UID: 20BCS5742


    Course Name: Business Intelligence Lab Course Code: CSP-421

    Name: Aditya Chauhan UID: 20BCS5742

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