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ETL (Software)

ALSO CALLED: Data Extraction Software, Database Extraction Software, and Extract Transform Load
DEFINITION: In managing databases, extract, transform, load (ETL) refers to three separate functions combined into a single programming tool. First, the extract function reads data from a specified source database and extracts a desired subset of data. Next, the transform function works with the acquired  … 
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Giving ETL processes a makeover: Optimization tips and tricks
sponsored by Syncsort
WEBCAST: This expert webcast features specialized advice for implementing or optimizing extract, transform and load (ETL) processes as well as choosing the best ETL software tools for your requirements and budget.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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How to evaluate extract, transform and load (ETL) software tools
sponsored by Syncsort
PODCAST: This expert podcast features specialized advice for implementing or optimizing extract, transform and load (ETL) processes as well as choosing the best ETL software tools for your requirements and budget.
Posted: 10 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 16 Jul 2008
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Avoiding Data Integration Pitfalls
sponsored by Pitney Bowes Group 1 Software
WEBCAST: In this Webcast, featured speaker Michael Czerniawski of System's Evolution, Inc. (SEI), discusses data integration pitfalls and will provide you the five keys to getting the information you need now.
Posted: 13 May 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Offshoring ETL Development in EPM Projects
sponsored by Hexaware Technologies
WHITE PAPER: Learn why ETL development projects place a particular emphasis on quick turnaround, optimal performance and iterative development. Explore how you can execute EPM projects smoothly and with utmost efficiency, coordination and cost effectiveness.
Posted: 10 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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When Enterprise ETL Slows down . . . Speed It Up
sponsored by Syncsort
WHITE PAPER: Ripping out a sophisticated, undoubtedly expensive, system may not be the solution to your performance problems.
Posted: 08 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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Data Migration Solution - Rapid Implementations
sponsored by Infosolve Technologies, Inc.
SERVICE LISTING: Learn about data migration services that will alleviate your data migration challenges and combine all the key components critical for a successful data migration implementation.
Posted: 28 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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Understanding the top business intelligence data integration techniques
sponsored by Syncsort
PODCAST: In this expert podcast, learn how to make BI data as accurate, current and complete as possible -- so your BI system can truly support your business.
Posted: 26 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 26 Mar 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Focus on SAS Data Integration webcast
sponsored by SAS Institute Inc.
WEBCAST: It is critical for companies to contain and manage consistent and trusted data throughout the organization. Explore trends driving the data integration landscape and how you can reduce overall costs.
Posted: 18 Feb 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Planning a Data Migration Road Map: From Pitfalls to Perfection
sponsored by Business Objects
SOFTWARE LISTING: This E-Guide details some of the pitfalls of data migration-and offers new information about best practices and tools available to do data migration effectively, so projects can stay on schedule and under budget.
Posted: 29 Jan 2008 | Published: 29 Jan 2008
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Oracle Database 11g for Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Learn about Oracle 11g's capabilities for data warehousing and business intelligence. Discover the features and technologies by which to integrate information, perform fast queries, scale to very large data volumes and more.
Posted: 15 Oct 2007 | Published: 01 Oct 2007
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ETL (SOFTWARE) DEFINITION (continued): …  data - using rules or lookup tables, or creating combinations with other data - to convert it to the desired state. Finally, the load function is used to write the resulting data (either all of the subset or just the changes) to a target database, which may or may not previously exist.

ETL can be used to acquire a temporary subset of data for reports or other purposes, or a more permanent data set may be acquired for other purposes such as: the population of a data mart or data … 
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