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A computer on a network; for example, clients and servers.
Hash
Data allocated in an algorithmically randomized fashion in an attempt to evenly distribute data and smooth access patterns.
Help Desk
A support system designed to assist end users with technical and functional questions and problems.
Hierarchy
A hierarchy defines the navigating path for drilling up and drilling down. All attributes in a hierarchy belong to the same dimension.
Highly Summarized Data
Evaluational data that are summarized by removing many data characteristics from the primary key of the data focus. Highly summarized data have coarse granularity.
Historical Database
A database that provides an historical perspective on the data
Householding
A methodology of consolidating names and addresses.
