Glossary
Ad Hoc Information Retrieval The process of using ad hoc queries to retrieve information that currently does not appear in any existing reports or data management screens.
Ad Hoc Query A nonpredefined query that you pose to the database application.
Aggregate Function A snippet of programming code that executes a particular type of mathematical aggregation on a set of data and returns a single value.
Aggregate View A view used to display information produced by aggregating a particular set of data in a specific manner.
Alternate Key A candidate key that has not been designated as a primary key.
Analytical Database A type of database that stores static data and is used when there is a need to track trends, view statistical data over a ...
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