S - Definitions
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schema
In computer programming, a schema (pronounced SKEE-mah) is the organization or structure for a database, while in artificial intelligence (AI) a schema is a formal expression of an inference rule.
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semantic technology
Semantic technology is a set of methods and tools that provide advanced means for categorizing and processing data, as well as for discovering relationships within varied data sets.
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snowflaking (snowflake schema)
In data warehousing, snowflaking is a form of dimensional modeling in which dimensions are stored in multiple related dimension tables.
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spatial data
Spatial data is any type of data that directly or indirectly references a specific geographical area or location.
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SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) is a SQL Server subsystem that enables the creation of graphical, mobile and printed reports using SQL Server and other data sources.
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star schema
A star schema is a database organizational structure optimized for use in a data warehouse or business intelligence that uses a single large fact table to store transactional or measured data, and one or more smaller dimensional tables that store attributes about the data.
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stream processing
Stream processing is a data management technique that involves ingesting a continuous data stream to quickly analyze, filter, transform or enhance the data in real time.
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Structured Query Language (SQL)
Structured Query Language (SQL) is a standardized programming language that is used to manage relational databases and perform various operations on the data in them.