Re: What's the difference between Oracle Database and Datawarehouse

Kaka wrote:
> My understanding is, a data warehouse handles higher volumn of data.
> Is that correct? If so, what are the other difrerence? In the DBA's
> point of view, do they administer differently?
>
> Thanks!
>

Another key differentiator is that a data warehouse is typically used by some sort of decision support system. A data warehouse is not just one big dumping ground for historical data to be used "in case".

See the following:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_warehouse

Cheers,
Brian

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