Relational OLAP (ROLAP)

Relational OLAP (ROLAP) is a data analysis approach that uses traditional relational databases to perform complex queries on large datasets. Instead of storing data in specialized multi-dimensional formats, ROLAP keeps it in standard tables, allowing for flexibility and the ability to manipulate vast amounts of data. It generates insights by dynamically creating views of the data as needed, making it suitable for businesses that require detailed analysis across various dimensions, like time, products, or regions. ROLAP efficiently handles real-time data and is ideal for environments that already rely on relational database systems.