Analytical Database
An analytical database is a specialized database system optimized for complex queries, data analysis, and business intelligence (BI) operations on large datasets. It is designed to handle read-heavy workloads, aggregations, and analytical processing rather than transactional operations. These databases often use columnar storage, parallel processing, and in-memory computing to deliver high performance for analytical queries.
Developers should use analytical databases when building data warehouses, business intelligence platforms, or performing large-scale data analysis that requires fast query performance on massive datasets. They are essential for applications involving historical data analysis, reporting, and decision support systems where complex joins, aggregations, and ad-hoc queries are common. Examples include financial analytics, customer behavior analysis, and IoT data processing.