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SERGE AURUBIN

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What is a Data Warehouse? (Database vs. Data Warehouse Explained)

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January 27, 2026   1

Is a Data Warehouse just a "big database"? Not quite!

In today's video, we’re breaking down the fundamental differences between a Database (OLTP) and a Data Warehouse (OLAP). If you’ve ever wondered why massive companies like Netflix or major banks don’t just run their analytics on their main production database, this video is for you.

We use a simple library analogy to explain how these systems differ in purpose, structure, and scale. By the end of this lesson, you’ll understand how data flows from isolated databases into a centralized "Data Warehouse."

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???? Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
1:37 – What is a Data Warehouse? with example
4:12 – Difference 1: Type of Data
8:04 – Difference 2: How data is stored
11:22 – Example use...

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