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Data Management ConsoleSynonym Editor
Clif KranishDirector, Product Management
Data Management ConsoleAgenda
Managing Metadata and ProceduresThe Synonym Editor and Cluster JoinsEditing and using Defined FunctionsDataMigrator
Managing Metadata and Procedures
Data Management Console
Windows application installed with WebFOCUS ServeriWay Server or Client
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Data Management Console - BrowserServers and Application Directories
BrowserFilters: Procedures - Synonyms
BrowserClear Filter
BrowserCustomize
BrowserFolder Descriptions
Data Management ConsoleExplorer View
Explorer ViewCustomize columns displayed
Explorer ViewCustomize – Datetime modified – Sort
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BrowserSynonym Operations – Data Profiling
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Data ProfilingStatistics
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Data Profiling Key Analysis – New in Release 7.7.02
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Data ProfilingKey Analysis – New in 7.7.02
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BrowserMulti-Select – Copy, Cut (new) and Paste
Data Management ConsoleNew “Aerial View” gives overview
Access ControlBrowser view depends on roleBasic User
Application Administrator
Server Administrator
Synonym Editor and Cluster Joins
How do you simplify
reporting from mulitple tables?
Create SynonymSelect Adapter and Connection
Create SynonymSelect Object Type and Database
Create SynonymSelect Table(s)
Open Synonym
Synonym Editor Create Cluster JoinAdd Reference (new) or Copy of Existing Synonym
Insert by ReferenceShow Synonyms with Matching Keys
Cluster JoinDimensions joined to Facts
Cluster JoinSample Data
Cluster JoinModeling View
Define Functions
What if you need to do the same defines
over and over again?
Define Function
Same calculations needed for multiple fieldsNow create reusable function in FOCUS languageUse in synonyms and reporting
Like built-in FOCUS or user functions Take one or more parameters Return a single result
Example: Input is last name and first name fields Output is one field as Last, First
Defined FunctionsStored on server as new procedure type
Defined FunctionsCreate
New FunctionPrototype
New FunctionChange the Name of the Function… and the result
ParamatersChange the Parameter Name and Usage
ParametersChange the Parameter Name and Usage
ParametersAdd Description, Check Show Field List
ParametersAdd Second Parameter
ParametersSecond Parameter
DefinesAdd Define
DefinesAdd Define Expression
DefinesAdd Define for First Name
DefinesDefine for First Name
DefinesDefines for First and Last Name added
DefinesAssign Result
Define FunctionTest
Define FunctionSave
Define FunctionsUse in Synonym Editor
Define FunctionsUse in Synonym Editor
Define FunctionsUse in Synonym Editor
Define FunctionsUse
Define FunctionsTest with Sample Data
Define FuntctionSample Data
DataMigrator
Extract – Transform - Load
DataMigrator OverviewDataMigrator is an ETL tool
Extract data from Any data source Generate SQL SELECT statement Uses same data adapters as Web FOCUS
Transform data to achieve consistency Virtual column in file description Source transformation in the flow SQL calculation Target transformation
Load into data targets Relational databases Flat files, delimited files, XML
DataMigratorPrimary Uses
Creating data marts and data warehouses Staging for WebFOCUS
Faster access with all data on one platform Simpler navigation
Application loading Specific formats required for new applications Extend life of legacy applications
Database conversions or migrations One time conversion Ongoing parallel operation
Data FlowJoin multiple sources and load
Process FlowParallel Group with multiple data flows
Data Management ConsoleSynonym Editor
Thank you!