Dive into "SAP Data Services 4.x Cookbook" to master the SAP Data Services platform and learn how to efficiently prepare, implement, and optimize ETL processes. This comprehensive guide makes it easy for you to understand both fundamental and advanced techniques of this powerful tool. What this Book will help me do Develop a thorough understanding of SAP Data Services concepts and architecture. Effectively set up and configure an ETL environment using SAP Data Services. Master advanced ETL design techniques to process and manipulate data effectively. Gain expertise in data cleansing, validation, and applying data quality methods. Build real-time ETL workflows and integrate various data systems seamlessly. Author(s) None Shomnikov is an experienced IT professional specializing in SAP Data Services and ETL processes. With years of practical experience, they bring a wealth of knowledge to help readers grasp concepts quickly and apply them effectively. None enjoys sharing practical solutions to complex problems in a clear and approachable manner. Who is it for? This book is ideal for IT professionals and engineers who are seeking to deepen their understanding of SAP Data Services. Readers should have a basic background in programming concepts and SQL to fully benefit from this book. It is particularly suited for professionals involved in ETL development and data quality management. By the end of the book, you will have a strong grasp of building reliable ETL workflows and managing data services efficiently.

Traditional data processing infrastructures—especially those that support applications—weren’t designed for our mobile, streaming, and online world. This O’Reilly report examines how today’s distributed, in-memory database management systems (IMDBMS) enable you to make quick decisions based on real-time data. In this report, executives from MemSQL Inc. provide options for using in-memory architectures to build real-time data pipelines. If you want to instantly track user behavior on websites or mobile apps, generate reports on a changing dataset, or detect anomalous activity in your system as it occurs, you’ll learn valuable lessons from some of the largest and most successful tech companies focused on in-memory databases. Explore the architectural principles of modern in-memory databases Understand what’s involved in moving from data silos to real-time data pipelines Run transactions and analytics in a single database, without ETL Minimize complexity by architecting a multipurpose data infrastructure Learn guiding principles for developing an optimally architected operational system Provide persistence and high availability mechanisms for real-time data Choose an in-memory architecture flexible enough to scale across a variety of deployment options Conor Doherty, Data Engineer at MemSQL, is responsible for creating content around database innovation, analytics, and distributed systems. Gary Orenstein, Chief Marketing Officer at MemSQL, leads marketing strategy, product management, communications, and customer engagement. Kevin White is the Director of of Operations and a content contributor at MemSQL. Steven Camiña is a Principal Product Manager at MemSQL. His experience spans B2B enterprise solutions, including databases and middleware platforms.

Deliver continuous access to timely and accurate BI across your enterprise using the detailed information in this Oracle Press guide. Through clear explanations and practical examples, a team of Oracle experts shows how to assimilate data from disparate sources into a single, unified view. Find out how to transform data in real time, handle replication and migration, and deploy Oracle Data Integrator and Oracle GoldenGate. Oracle Data Integration: Tools for Harnessing Data offers complete coverage of the latest “big data” hardware and software solutions . · Efficiently move data both inside and outside an Oracle environment · Map sources to database fields using Data Merge and ETL · Export schema through transportable tablespaces and Oracle Data Pump · Capture and apply changes across heterogeneous systems with Oracle GoldenGate · Seamlessly exchange information between databases using Oracle Data Integrator · Correct errors and maximize quality through data cleansing and validation · Plan and execute successful Oracle Database migrations and replications · Handle high-volume transactions with Oracle Big Data Appliance, Oracle NoSQL, and third-party utilities

Over the last 20 years, companies have invested roughly $3-4 trillion in enterprise software. These investments have been primarily focused on the development and deployment of single systems, applications, functions, and geographies targeted at the automation and optimization of key business processes. Companies are now investing heavily in big data analytics ($44 billion alone in 2014) in an effort to begin analyzing all of the data being generated from their process automation systems. But companies are quickly realizing that one of their key bottlenecks is Data Variety—the silo’d nature of the data that is a natural result of internal and external source proliferation. The problem of big data variety has crept up from the bottom—and the cost of variety is only appreciated when companies attempt to ask simple questions across many business silos (divisions, geographies, functions, etc.). Current top-down, deterministic data unification approaches (such as ETL, ELT, and MDM) were simply not designed to scale to the variety of hundreds or thousands or even tens of thousands of data silos. Download this free eBook to learn about the fundamental challenges that Data Variety poses to enterprises looking to maximize the value of their existing investments—and how new approaches promise to help organizations embrace and leverage the fundamental diversity of data. Readers will also find best practices for designing bottom-up and probabilistic methods for finding and managing data; principles for doing data science at scale in the big data era; preparing and unifying data in ways that complement existing systems; optimizing data warehousing; and how to use “data ops” to automate large-scale integration.

Unlock the meaning of your data with QlikView The Qlik platform was designed to provide a fast and easy data analytics tool, and QlikView Your Business is your detailed, full-color, step-by-step guide to understanding Qlikview's powerful features and techniques so you can quickly start unlocking your data’s potential. This expert author team brings real-world insight together with practical business analytics, so you can approach, explore, and solve business intelligence problems using the robust Qlik toolset and clearly communicate your results to stakeholders using powerful visualization features in QlikView and Qlik Sense. This book starts at the basic level and dives deep into the most advanced QlikView techniques, delivering tangible value and knowledge to new users and experienced developers alike. As an added benefit, every topic presented in the book is enhanced with tips, tricks, and insightful recommendations that the authors accumulated through years of developing QlikView analytics. This is the book for you: If you are a developer whose job is to load transactional data into Qlik BI environment, and who needs to understand both the basics and the most advanced techniques of Qlik data modelling and scripting If you are a data analyst whose job is to develop actionable and insightful QlikView visualizations to share within your organization If you are a project manager or business person, who wants to get a better understanding of the Qlik Business Intelligence platform and its capabilities What You Will Learn: The book covers three common business scenarios - Sales, Profitability, and Inventory Analysis. Each scenario contains four chapters, covering the four main disciplines of business analytics: Business Case, Data Modeling, Scripting, and Visualizations. The material is organized by increasing levels of complexity. Following our comprehensive tutorial, you will learn simple and advanced QlikView and Qlik Sense concepts, including the following: Data Modeling: Transforming Transactional data into Dimensional models Building a Star Schema Linking multiple fact tables using Link Tables Combing multiple tables into a single fact able using Concatenated Fact models Managing slowly changing dimensions Advanced date handling, using the As of Date table Calculating running balances Basic and Advanced Scripting: How to use the Data Load Script language for implementing data modeling techniques How to build and use the QVD data layer Building a multi-tier data architectures Using variables, loops, subroutines, and other script control statements Advanced scripting techniques for a variety of ETL solutions Building Insightful Visualizations in QlikView: Introduction into QlikView sheet objects — List Boxes, Text Objects, Charts, and more Designing insightful Dashboards in QlikView Using advanced calculation techniques, such as Set Analysis and Advanced Aggregation Using variables for What-If Analysis, as well as using variables for storing calculations, colors, and selection filters Advanced visualization techniques - normalized and non-normalized Mekko charts, Waterfall charts, Whale Tail charts, and more Building Insightful Visualizations in Qlik Sense: Introducing Qlik Sense - how it is different from QlikView and what is similar? Creating Sense sheet objects Building and using the Library of Master Items Exploring Qlik Sense unique features — Storytelling, Geo Mapping, and using Extensions Whether you are jus

SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns is newly-revised for SQL Server 2014, and is a book of recipes for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Design patterns in the book help to solve common problems encountered when developing data integration solutions. The patterns and solution examples in the book increase your efficiency as an SSIS developer, because you do not have to design and code from scratch with each new problem you face. The book's team of expert authors take you through numerous design patterns that you'll soon be using every day, providing the thought process and technical details needed to support their solutions. SQL Server Integration Services Design Patterns goes beyond the surface of the immediate problems to be solved, delving into why particular problems should be solved in certain ways. You'll learn more about SSIS as a result, and you'll learn by practical example. Where appropriate, the book provides examples of alternative patterns and discusses when and where they should be used. Highlights of the book include sections on ETL Instrumentation, SSIS Frameworks, Business Intelligence Markup Language, and Dependency Services. Takes you through solutions to common data integration challenges Provides examples involving Business Intelligence Markup Language Teaches SSIS using practical examples

"Mastering QlikView" is your advanced guide to unlocking the potential of business intelligence through QlikView. Dive deep into powerful data modeling, performance tuning, and visualization techniques, crafted to empower you in making data-driven decisions and optimizing your BI workflows. What this Book will help me do Understand and implement advanced QlikView data modeling techniques for efficient analysis. Master performance tuning methods to ensure your QlikView applications are fast and scalable. Apply industry best practices for ETL and data loading using QVDs and other QlikView features. Create advanced visualizations and dashboards that distill analytics into actionable insights. Leverage metadata management tools and governance techniques to maintain data integrity and consistency. Author(s) Stephen Redmond, an expert in business intelligence and data visualization, brings years of hands-on experience with QlikView and Qlik Sense. As a seasoned developer and thought leader, Stephen specializes in distilling complex BI methodologies into practical skills. His approachable style makes advanced topics accessible and engaging to readers. Who is it for? This book is tailored for business application developers and system analysts already familiar with QlikView. Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their BI proficiency with advanced QlikView capabilities. If you're aiming to solve complex data challenges or refine your visualization skills, this book provides the expert guidance to take your knowledge further.

Describes the main tasks that you can perform in SAS Data Integration Studio, including: data access; data integration; metadata management; data cleansing and enrichment; extract, transform, and load (ETL); extract, load, and transform (ELT); and service-oriented architecture (SOA) and message queue integration.

Fill the gap between planning and doing with SSIS 2014 The 2014 release of Microsoft's SQL Server Integration Services provides enhancements for managing extraction, transformation, and load operations, plus expanded in-memory capabilities, improved disaster recovery, increased scalability, and much more. The increased functionality will streamline your ETL processes and smooth out your workflow, but the catch is that your workflow must change. New tools come with new best practices, and Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services will keep you ahead of the curve. SQL Server MVP Brian Knight is the most respected name in the business, and your ultimate guide to navigating the changes to use Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services 2014 to your utmost advantage. Implement new best practices for effective use of SSIS Work through tutorials for hands-on learning of complex techniques Read case studies that illustrate the more advanced concepts Learn directly from the foremost authority on SSIS SQL Server Integration Services is a complex tool, but it's the lifeblood of your work. You need to know it inside out, and you must understand the full potential of its capabilities in order to use it effectively. You need to make sure the right architecture is in place. Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Integration Services is your roadmap to understanding SSIS on a fundamental level, and setting yourself up for success.

The 'SQL Server Analysis Services 2012 Cube Development Cookbook' equips you with the practical skills needed to design and implement OLAP cubes using both multidimensional and tabular models. By working through hands-on recipes, you'll quickly gain the expertise to create robust Business Intelligence solutions with SQL Server Analysis Services. What this Book will help me do Build and enhance multidimensional and tabular models for effective data analysis. Implement key OLAP features like dimensions, cubes, actions, and aggregations. Scale and optimize your Business Intelligence solutions for enterprise-level performance. Utilize MDX and DAX languages proficiently to query and manipulate data. Develop skills in securing, monitoring, and troubleshooting SQL Server Analysis Services. Author(s) None Dewald is an experienced business intelligence professional with years of hands-on expertise with SQL Server Analysis Services. His approach to teaching focuses on practical application and equipping his audience with tools to be successful in deploying and maintaining BI solutions. Who is it for? This book is perfect for BI and ETL developers who work with SQL Server Analysis Services to build OLAP cubes. It assumes familiarity with relational database management systems, Excel, and SQL. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of Microsoft's BI stack and improve your practical skills in SSAS, this book is for you.

This cookbook is a comprehensive guide to using Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle) for executing ETL processes effectively. With step-by-step recipes, it covers everything from connecting to diverse data sources to implementing advanced data handling workflows. This book is a valuable resource to streamline and enhance your data integration tasks. What this Book will help me do Learn to configure Kettle to connect with various databases and applications. Understand how to embed Java code for optimized transformations. Discover techniques to reuse and manage transformations and jobs. Master the integration of Kettle with other Pentaho Suite components. Explore advanced data flow control and manipulation tactics. Author(s) The authors of this book are experienced professionals in data integration and Pentaho tools. They bring years of practical industry experience and have a passion for sharing knowledge through clear, hands-on tutorials. Their approach to writing ensures readers can take actionable insights directly to their work. Who is it for? This book is ideal for developers familiar with the fundamental concepts of Kettle who aim to delve deeper into advanced functionalities. Readers should have basic ETL knowledge and the ambition to master Pentaho Data Integration. Experienced users will find valuable tips and learn about new features to automate and enhance their processes.

This book is a comprehensive guide designed for those new to Pentaho Data Integration. With a focus on practical application and step-by-step learning, this book covers everything from installation to complex data manipulation. By following along, you will acquire the skills you need to efficiently manage and transform data using Pentaho. What this Book will help me do Understand how to install and set up Pentaho Data Integration for professional data manipulation. Master data transformation tasks such as cleaning, sorting, and integrating different data sources. Learn to configure and operate databases within the Pentaho environment, including CRUD operations. Gain hands-on experience with data warehousing concepts and using Pentaho to populate data warehouses. Develop workflows and schedules for automated data processes using Pentaho's advanced tools. Author(s) Carina Roldán is an experienced data professional with extensive expertise in the field of ETL and data integration. Her teaching style is clear, approachable, and heavily reliant on practical examples. She focuses on enabling learners to build real-world skills in a supportive and engaging manner, making complex topics accessible to everyone. Who is it for? This book is perfect for developers, database administrators, and IT professionals looking to venture into ETL tools or seeking a deeper understanding of Pentaho Data Integration. Beginners without prior exposure to Pentaho Data Integration will find it an excellent entry point, while those with some experience will benefit from its in-depth insights. It is also valuable for data warehouse designers and architects aiming to streamline their workflows.

Updated new edition of Ralph Kimball's groundbreaking book on dimensional modeling for data warehousing and business intelligence! The first edition of Ralph Kimball's The Data Warehouse Toolkit introduced the industry to dimensional modeling, and now his books are considered the most authoritative guides in this space. This new third edition is a complete library of updated dimensional modeling techniques, the most comprehensive collection ever. It covers new and enhanced star schema dimensional modeling patterns, adds two new chapters on ETL techniques, includes new and expanded business matrices for 12 case studies, and more. Authored by Ralph Kimball and Margy Ross, known worldwide as educators, consultants, and influential thought leaders in data warehousing and business intelligence Begins with fundamental design recommendations and progresses through increasingly complex scenarios Presents unique modeling techniques for business applications such as inventory management, procurement, invoicing, accounting, customer relationship management, big data analytics, and more Draws real-world case studies from a variety of industries, including retail sales, financial services, telecommunications, education, health care, insurance, e-commerce, and more Design dimensional databases that are easy to understand and provide fast query response with The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Definitive Guide to Dimensional Modeling, 3rd Edition.

SQL Server 2012 Data Integration Recipes provides focused and practical solutions to real world problems of data integration. Need to import data into SQL Server from an outside source? Need to export data and send it to another system? SQL Server 2012 Data Integration Recipes has your back. You'll find solutions for importing from Microsoft Office data stores such as Excel and Access, from text files such as CSV files, from XML, from other database brands such as Oracle and MySQL, and even from other SQL Server databases. You'll learn techniques for managing metadata, transforming data to meet the needs of the target system, handling exceptions and errors, and much more. What DBA or developer isn't faced with the need to move data back and forth? Author Adam Aspin brings 10 years of extensive ETL experience involving SQL Server, and especially satellite products such as Data Transformation Services and SQL Server Integration Services. Extensive coverage is given to Integration Services, Microsoft's flagship tool for data integration in SQL Server environments. Coverage is also given to the broader range of tools such as OPENDATASOURCE, linked servers, OPENROWSET, Migration Assistant for Access, BCP Import, and BULK INSERT just to name a few. If you're looking for a resource to cover data integration and ETL across the gamut of Microsoft's SQL Server toolset, SQL Server 2012 Data Integration Recipes is the one book that will meet your needs. Provides practical and proven solutions towards creating resilient ETL environments Clearly answers the tough questions which professionals ask Goes beyond the tools to a thorough discussion of the underlying techniques Covers the gamut of data integration, beyond just SSIS Includes example databases and files to allow readers to test the recipes What you'll learn Import and export to and from CSV files, XML files, and other text-based sources. Move data between SQL databases, including SQL Server and others such as Oracle Database and MySQL. Discover and manage metadata held in various database systems. Remove duplicates and consolidate from multiple sources. Transform data to meet the needs of target systems. Profile source data as part of the discovery process. Log and manage errors and exceptions during an ETL process. Improve efficiency by detecting and processing only changed data. Who this book is for SQL Server 2012 Data Integration Recipes is written for developers wishing to find fast and reliable solutions for importing and exporting to and from SQL Server. The book appeals to DBAs as well, who are often tasked with implementing ETL processes. Developers and DBAs moving to SQL Server from other platforms will find the succinct, example-based approach ideal for quickly applying their general ETL knowledge to the specific tools provided as part of a SQL Server environment.

SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns is a book of recipes for SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS). Design patterns in the book show how to solve common problems encountered when developing data integration solutions. Because you do not have to build the code from scratch each time, using design patterns improves your efficiency as an SSIS developer. In SSIS Design Patterns, we take you through several of these snippets in detail, providing the technical details of the resolution. SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns does not focus on the problems to be solved; instead, the book delves into why particular problems should be solved in certain ways. You'll learn more about SSIS as a result, and you'll learn by practical example. Where appropriate, SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns provides examples of alternative patterns and discusses when and where they should be used. Highlights of the book include sections on ETL Instrumentation, SSIS Frameworks, and Dependency Services. Takes you through solutions to several common data integration challenges Demonstrates new features in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Teaches SSIS using practical examples What you'll learn Load data from flat file formats Explore patterns for executing SSIS packages Discover a pattern for loading XML data Migrate SSIS packages through your application lifecycle without editing connections Take advantage of SSIS 2012 Dependency Services Build an SSIS Framework to support your application needs Who this book is for SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns is for the data integration developer who is ready to take their SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) skills to a more efficient level. It's for the developer interested in locating a previously-tested solution quickly. SQL Server 2012 Integration Services Design Patterns is a great book for ETL (extract, transform, and load) specialists and those seeking practical uses for new features in SQL Server 2012 Integration Services. It's an excellent choice for business intelligence and data warehouse developers.

Data virtualization can help you accomplish your goals with more flexibility and agility. Learn what it is and how and why it should be used with Data Virtualization for Business Intelligence Systems. In this book, expert author Rick van der Lans explains how data virtualization servers work, what techniques to use to optimize access to various data sources and how these products can be applied in different projects. You’ll learn the difference is between this new form of data integration and older forms, such as ETL and replication, and gain a clear understanding of how data virtualization really works. Data Virtualization for Business Intelligence Systems outlines the advantages and disadvantages of data virtualization and illustrates how data virtualization should be applied in data warehouse environments. You’ll come away with a comprehensive understanding of how data virtualization will make data warehouse environments more flexible and how it make developing operational BI applications easier. Van der Lans also describes the relationship between data virtualization and related topics, such as master data management, governance, and information management, so you come away with a big-picture understanding as well as all the practical know-how you need to virtualize your data. First independent book on data virtualization that explains in a product-independent way how data virtualization technology works. Illustrates concepts using examples developed with commercially available products. Shows you how to solve common data integration challenges such as data quality, system interference, and overall performance by following practical guidelines on using data virtualization. Apply data virtualization right away with three chapters full of practical implementation guidance. Understand the big picture of data virtualization and its relationship with data governance and information management.

Pro SQL Server 2012 Integration Services teaches how to take advantage of the powerful extract, transform, and load (ETL) platform included with Microsoft SQL Server 2012. You'll learn to build scalable, robust, performance-driven enterprise ETL solutions that save time and make money for your company. You'll learn to avoid common ETL development pitfalls and how to extend the power of your ETL solutions to include virtually any possible transformation on data from any conceivable source. SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) facilitates an unprecedented ability to load data from anywhere, perform any type of manipulation on it, and store it to any source. Whether you are populating databases, retrieving data from the Web, or performing complex calculations on large data sets, SSIS gives you the tools to get the job done. And this book gives you the knowledge to take advantage of everything SSIS offers. Helps you design and develop robust, efficient, scalable ETL solutions Walks you through using the built-in, stock components Shows how to programmatically extend the power of SSIS to cover any possible scenario

This book is your go-to guide for mastering Oracle Data Integrator 11g through practical, hands-on instructions. You will learn the foundational concepts of data integration using ODI, empowering you to build efficient workflows and handle complex data scenarios confidently. What this Book will help me do Understand the components and architecture of Oracle Data Integrator (ODI). Install and configure ODI using best practices. Design complex workflows and perform data integration tasks with ease. Handle error processing and monitoring with ODI's tools and techniques. Leverage ODI to connect to various data sources like Oracle DB, SQL Server, and XML. Author(s) The authors have extensive experience in data integration and Oracle technologies, bringing over 15 years of combined real-world expertise. Their practical teaching approach focuses on empowering readers to solve real-life data challenges effectively. Who is it for? This book is tailored for software developers, ETL specialists, and database administrators who wish to get hands-on experience with Oracle Data Integrator. Whether you're starting with intermediate database knowledge or transitioning from other ETL tools, this book provides the foundations and advanced topics to enhance your proficiency in data integration.

An in-depth look at the radical changes to the newest release of SISS Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Integration Services (SISS) builds on the revolutionary database product suite first introduced in 2005. With this crucial resource, you will explore how this newest release serves as a powerful tool for performing extraction, transformation, and load operations (ETL). A team of SQL Server experts deciphers this complex topic and provides detailed coverage of the new features of the 2012 product release. In addition to technical updates and additions, the authors present you with a new set of SISS best practices, based on years of real-world experience that have transpired since the previous edition was published. Details the newest features of the 2012 SISS product release, which is the most significant release since 2005 Addresses the keys to a successful ETL solution, such as using the right enterprise ETL tool and employing the right ETL architecture in order to meet the system requirements Includes additional case studies and tutorial examples to illustrate advanced concepts and techniques Professional Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Integration Services is a valuable resource that meets the demands and high expectations of experienced SSIS professionals.

Expert Oracle GoldenGate is a hands-on guide to creating and managing complex data replication environments using the latest in database replication technology from Oracle. GoldenGate is the future in replication technology from Oracle, and aims to be best-of-breed. GoldenGate supports homogeneous replication between Oracle databases. It supports heterogeneous replication involving other brands such as Microsoft SQL Server and IBM DB2 Universal Server. GoldenGate is high-speed, bidirectional, highly-parallelized, and makes only a light impact on the performance of databases involved in replication. The authors share their experience in the form of tutorials on designing and implementing all types of Oracle GoldenGate environments. You'll learn methods for tuning Oracle GoldenGate performance. You'll discover GoldenGate's utility as a migration and ETL tool. You'll learn to configure highly-available environments involving GoldenGate, RAC, and Data Guard. From installation to design to implementation and troubleshooting, Expert Oracle GoldenGate helps you master all aspects of using and applying Oracle GoldenGate as the replication tool of choice in your environment. Explains all aspects of using GoldenGate for replication Covers homogeneous, heterogeneous, and bidirectional replication Shows the use of GoldenGate for data migration and extract, transform, load (ETL) What you'll learn Install Oracle GoldenGate quickly and painlessly Design single- and bi-directional replication solutions Apply GoldenGate to high-availability solutions Troubleshoot and tune GoldenGate for performance Verify data synchronization using GoldenGate Veridata Manage and monitor GoldenGate environments using GoldenGate Director Who this book is for Expert Oracle GoldenGate is for database professionals needing to master the latest in replication technology from Oracle. It is for the Oracle database administrator, technical manager, or Oracle developer requiring a solid base of expertise on to implement or manage replication environments with GoldenGate technology. Expert Oracle GoldenGate is an appropriate and timely reference for all users of the GoldenGate software.