Topic: ETL

Message

   What is ETL?

Extract, transform, and load (ETL) is a process in data warehousing that involves

*	extracting data from outside sources, 

*	transforming it to fit business needs, and ultimately 

*	loading it into the data warehouse. 

ETL is important, as it is the way data actually gets loaded into the warehouse. 

You can take a look at the image below for the overview of this process:

Author	Message
vidhya Senior Member Joined: 24Mar2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 114	Topic: ETL Posted: 29Mar2007 at 1:34am
	What is ETL? Extract, transform, and load (ETL) is a process in data warehousing that involves * extracting data from outside sources, * transforming it to fit business needs, and ultimately * loading it into the data warehouse. ETL is important, as it is the way data actually gets loaded into the warehouse. You can take a look at the image below for the overview of this process:
	MBA Examination papers Post Resume: Click here to Upload your Resume & Apply for Jobs

	IP Logged


One Stop Testing Forum : Software Testing @ OneStopTesting : Beginners @ OneStopTesting