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Operational Data Store

ODS
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

ODS - integrated database for operational reporting. Sits between transactional systems and data warehouse.

Standard Abbreviation

ODS

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  ods VARCHAR(100),  -- Operational Data Store
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ods as operational_data_store
FROM claims;

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