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Data & Analytics · Intermediate

Operational Data Store (ODS)

An integrated, near-real-time store of current operational data from several systems, used for operational reporting.

Definition

An ODS holds current or recent data, not long history, and is frequently updated. It can serve as a source for the data warehouse.

Exam tip

ODS = current and volatile; data warehouse = historical and non-volatile.

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