This post describes how ODI can be leveraged to execute processes in parallel, and beyond the parallelisation how these can then be synchronized.
An analysis of the benefits of using a template based approach for data integration, and how this approach is made possible by ODI Knowledge Modules.
ODI automatically generates a table to summarize all errors identified on a server. We review here the structure of this table, and how to locate it on the server.
Looking for Data Integration at OpenWorld 2009? Click here! The posts in this series assume that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Topology, Data Server, Physical and Logical Architecture are used here assuming that...
This post will look into when and how to create a knowledge module. Then it will walk through some of the choices that can be made when designing a Knowledge Module. A complete KM is provided to support the explanations.
Using one of the ODI User Functions that were described in a previous post, we review how to design and use User Functions in ODI.
The posts in this series assume that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Datastore, Model and Logical Schema are used here assuming that you understand them in the context of ODI. If you need more...
Using ODI to generate random sample data sets out of thin air, using a combination of Knowledge Module and User Functions.
The posts in this series assume that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Interface, Model and Knowledge Module are used here assuming that you understand them in the context of ODI. If you need more...
The posts in this series assume that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Procedure, Command and Logical Architecture are used here assuming that you understand them in the context of ODI. If you need more...
In this article entitled "Developing a Knowledge Module in Oracle Data Integrator", Uli Bethke outlines what Knowledge Modules (KMs) are and how to customize and build an Integration Knowledge Module. Uli writes: The power of KMs lies in their reusability...
If you've been reading some of the earlier posts on best practices for loading Essbase using ODI. you can definitely respect how thorough John Goodwin is in his analysis and explanations. In the same spirit, John has taken a comprehensive...
Thanks to the folks at Rittman Mead for a stellar event at the BI Forum. If you'd like to see any of the presentations, feedback, and blog posts from the forum, you can take a look at Mark's recap post...
The posts in this series assume that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Context, Topology, Logical Architecture, Physical Architecture and Variables are used here assuming that you understand them in the context of ODI. If...
Recently I just posted an article on BeyeNETWORK, entitled Connecting Visibility to Value: Data Integration and Business Intelligence. The article summarizes five important factors that are critical for Business Intelligence platforms: - Optimized data movement - Data quality - Real-time...
The posts in this series assume that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Context, Topology, Logical Architecture and Physical Architecture are used here assuming that you understand these concepts in the context of ODI. If...
The posts in this series assume that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Model, Project, Interface and Package are used here assuming that you understand these concepts in the context of ODI. If you need...
The posts in this series assume that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Model, Project, Interface and Package are used here assuming that you understand these concepts in the context of ODI. If you need...
The posts in this series assume that you have some level of familiarity with ODI. The concepts of Model, Project, Interface and Package are used here assuming that you understand these concepts in the context of ODI. If you need...
According to Margy Ross - from the Kimball Group - the biggest obstacle today in implementing data warehouses is improper IT and business alignment. The following except is from an interview by Mark Rittman: [Margy Ross] : “The biggest challenge...
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