Sybase RAP stores current market data in an in-memory cache database, RAPCache.
This allows for fast load and retrieval times. In addition, the RAPCache databasecontains a separate memory space for traders who need up-to-the-second information, but may not need the full historical data held in the RAPStore database.
For users who analyze both current and historical data, the repository contains all data needed for an analysis. Quantitative analysts can access both real-time and historical data for trend analysis.