OLAP vs OLTP - Key Differences | Online Analytical Processing vs Online Transactional Processing

In Spite of being online processing systems, both OLTP and OLAP are quite different. from each other.

The key difference between OLTP and OLAP is that the latter is a system for online data retrieval and analysis, whereas OLTP is a system for online transactions.

What is OLTP?
OLTP (Online Transactional Processing) is a form of data processing that handles transactions. It consists of adding, removing, or modifying little amounts of database data. It is frequently used for financial transactions, order entry, retail sales, and customer relationship management (CRM).

What is OLAP?
OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) is a collection of tools and methodologies for representing data from various dimensions. It encompasses a wide range of approaches aiming at modelling data/databases and developing precise analytical solutions.

Not only that but there are other distinctions between the two, ranging from transaction processing time to total complexity.
Here’s a quick tutorial to help you understand the contrast between the two even further.

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