Registering Data Sources

Example: Creating an ODD Group

An ODD Group is a simple grouping element used to organize ODDs and Information Marts. Before you can create an ODD, you must create an ODD Group. This example describes how to add an ODD Group to a Warehouse Environment.

Note: The following explanations describe the metadata and methods used to achieve the desired results; it is assumed that the appropriate Data Warehouse Environment exists. [cautionend]

Define ODD Group Properties

Open the appropriate Warehouse Environment in the Explorer, as described in Opening a Warehouse Environment in the Explorer. The next display illustrates what a new Environment would look like in the Explorer:

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In the Explorer, position the cursor on the Environment, for example, Toy Store Env, click the right mouse button, select Add Item, and then Operational Data Definition (ODD) Group. In the Explorer window, a new ODD Group is added under the Environment, as follows:

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To update the default metadata for the group, position the cursor on its icon, click the right mouse button, and select Properties. The Data Group Properties window displays for you to enter the appropriate information.

General Tab

specifies the group's name, such as Sales Source Data, as well as a description, an owner, and an administrator.

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To specify an owner or an administrator, click the down arrow to select a name from a list. If you need to add a new Contact record, click the right arrow to display a properties window. For details about that window, click its Help button.

After specifying the appropriate values, click OK. You will be returned to the Explorer. The new ODD Group will appear under the Environment, as follows:

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