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

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