Additional DW Characteristics
Web-based. DWs are typically web-based application.
Relational/Multidimensional. DWs use either a relational structure or multidimensional structure.
Client/server. DWs use client/server architecture to provide easy access to end users.
Real-time. Newer DWs provide real-time or active, data access and analysis capabilities.
Include metadata. DWs contain metadata (data about data) about how data organized and how to effectively use them.