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Difference Between Database System and Data Warehouse

The document outlines the differences between a Database System and a Data Warehouse. A Database System is focused on operational processes and query processing, while a Data Warehouse is designed for data analysis and decision-making, storing large amounts of historical data. Key distinctions include data integration, update frequency, and data structure, with Database Systems being application-oriented and Data Warehouses being subject-oriented.

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Difference Between Database System and Data Warehouse

The document outlines the differences between a Database System and a Data Warehouse. A Database System is focused on operational processes and query processing, while a Data Warehouse is designed for data analysis and decision-making, storing large amounts of historical data. Key distinctions include data integration, update frequency, and data structure, with Database Systems being application-oriented and Data Warehouses being subject-oriented.

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Difference between Database


System and Data Warehouse
Database System: Database System is used in
traditional way of storing and retrieving data. The
major task of database system is to perform query
processing. These systems are generally referred as
online transaction processing system. These systems
are used day to day operations of any organization.
Data Warehouse: Data Warehouse is the place
where huge amount of data is stored. It is meant for
users or knowledge workers in the role of data
analysis and decision making. These systems are
supposed to organize and present data in different
format and different forms in order to serve the need
of the specific user for specific purpose. These
systems are referred as online analytical processing.
Difference between Database System and Data
Warehouse:

Database System Data Warehouse

It supports
It supports analysis and
operational
performance reporting.
processes.

Capture and maintain


Explore the data.
the data.

Current data. Multiple years of history.

Data is balanced Data must be integrated


within the scope of and balanced from
this one system. multiple system.

Data is updated
Data is updated on
when transaction
scheduled processes.
occurs.

Data verification
Data verification occurs
occurs when entry is
after the fact.
done.

100 MB to GB. 100 GB to TB.

ER based. Star/Snowflake.

Application oriented. Subject oriented.

Primitive and highly Summarized and


detailed. consolidated.

Flat relational. Multidimensional.

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