This presentation is about the following points, 1. Introduction to ETL testing, 2. What is use of testing 3. What is quality & standards 4. Responsibilities of a ETL Tester

2. Introduction to ETL TestingIntroduction to ETL Testing
The process of updating the data
warehouse.
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Technologies & computers

3. Two Data Warehousing StrategiesTwo Data Warehousing Strategies
• Enterprise-wide warehouse, top down, the Inmon
methodology
• Data mart, bottom up, the Kimball methodology
• When properly executed, both result in an
enterprise-wide data warehouse

4. The Data Mart StrategyThe Data Mart Strategy
• The most common approach
• Begins with a single mart and architected marts are
added over time for more subject areas
• Relatively inexpensive and easy to implement
• Can be used as a proof of concept for data
warehousing
• Can perpetuate the “silos of information” problem
• Can postpone difficult decisions and activities
• Requires an overall integration plan

5. The Enterprise-wide StrategyThe Enterprise-wide Strategy
• A comprehensive warehouse is built initially
• An initial dependent data mart is built using a
subset of the data in the warehouse
• Additional data marts are built using subsets of the
data in the warehouse
• Like all complex projects, it is expensive, time
consuming, and prone to failure
• When successful, it results in an integrated, scalable
warehouse

6. Data Sources and TypesData Sources and Types
• Primarily from legacy, operational systems
• Almost exclusively numerical data at the present
time
• External data may be included, often purchased
from third-party sources
• Technology exists for storing unstructured data and
expect this to become more important over time

7. Extraction, Transformation, and LoadingExtraction, Transformation, and Loading
(ETL) Processes(ETL) Processes
• The “plumbing” work of data warehousing
• Data are moved from source to target data bases
• A very costly, time consuming part of data
warehousing

8. Recent Development:Recent Development:
More Frequent UpdatesMore Frequent Updates
• Updates can be done in bulk and trickle modes
• Business requirements, such as trading partner
access to a Web site, requires current data
• For international firms, there is no good time to load
the warehouse

9. Recent Development:Recent Development:
Clickstream DataClickstream Data
• Results from clicks at web sites
• A dialog manager handles user interactions. An
ODS (operational data store in the data staging
area) helps to custom tailor the dialog
• The clickstream data is filtered and parsed and
sent to a data warehouse where it is analyzed
• Software is available to analyze the clickstream
data

10. Data ExtractionData Extraction
• Often performed by COBOL routines
(not recommended because of high program
maintenance and no automatically generated
meta data)
• Sometimes source data is copied to the target
database using the replication capabilities of
standard RDMS (not recommended because of
“dirty data” in the source systems)
• Increasing performed by specialized ETL software

11. Sample ETL ToolsSample ETL Tools
• Teradata Warehouse Builder from Teradata
• DataStage from Ascential Software
• SAS System from SAS Institute
• Power Mart/Power Center from Informatica
• Sagent Solution from Sagent Software
• Hummingbird Genio Suite from Hummingbird
Communications

12. Reasons for “Dirty” DataReasons for “Dirty” Data
• Dummy Values
• Absence of Data
• Multipurpose Fields
• Cryptic Data
• Contradicting Data
• Inappropriate Use of Address Lines
• Violation of Business Rules
• Reused Primary Keys,
• Non-Unique Identifiers
• Data Integration Problems

13. Data CleansingData Cleansing
• Source systems contain “dirty data” that must be cleansed
• ETL software contains rudimentary data cleansing capabilities
• Specialized data cleansing software is often used. Important
for performing name and address correction and
householding functions
• Leading data cleansing vendors include Vality (Integrity),
Harte-Hanks (Trillium), and Firstlogic (i.d.Centric)

14. Steps in Data CleansingSteps in Data Cleansing
• Parsing
• Correcting
• Standardizing
• Matching
• Consolidating

15. ParsingParsing
• Parsing locates and identifies individual data
elements in the source files and then isolates these
data elements in the target files.
• Examples include parsing the first, middle, and last
name; street number and street name; and city
and state.

16. CorrectingCorrecting
• Corrects parsed individual data components using
sophisticated data algorithms and secondary data
sources.
• Example include replacing a vanity address and
adding a zip code.

17. StandardizingStandardizing
• Standardizing applies conversion routines to
transform data into its preferred (and consistent)
format using both standard and custom business
rules.
• Examples include adding a pre name, replacing a
nickname, and using a preferred street name.

18. MatchingMatching
• Searching and matching records within and across
the parsed, corrected and standardized data
based on predefined business rules to eliminate
duplications.
• Examples include identifying similar names and
addresses.

19. ConsolidatingConsolidating
• Analyzing and identifying relationships between
matched records and consolidating/merging them
into ONE representation.

20. Data StagingData Staging
• Often used as an interim step between data extraction
and later steps
• Accumulates data from asynchronous sources using
native interfaces, flat files, FTP sessions, or other
processes
• At a predefined cutoff time, data in the staging file is
transformed and loaded to the warehouse
• There is usually no end user access to the staging file
• An operational data store may be used for data staging

21. Data TransformationData Transformation
• Transforms the data in accordance with the
business rules and standards that have been
established
• Example include: format changes, deduplication,
splitting up fields, replacement of codes, derived
values, and aggregates

22. Data LoadingData Loading
• Data are physically moved to the data warehouse
• The loading takes place within a “load window”
• The trend is to near real time updates of the data
warehouse as the warehouse is increasingly used for
operational applications

23. Meta DataMeta Data
• Data about data
• Needed by both information technology
personnel and users
• IT personnel need to know data sources and
targets; database, table and column names;
refresh schedules; data usage measures; etc.
• Users need to know entity/attribute definitions;
reports/query tools available; report distribution
information; help desk contact information, etc.

24. Recent Development:Recent Development:
Meta Data IntegrationMeta Data Integration
• A growing realization that meta data is critical
to data warehousing success
• Progress is being made on getting vendors to
agree on standards and to incorporate the
sharing of meta data among their tools
• Vendors like Microsoft, Computer Associates,
and Oracle have entered the meta data
marketplace with significant product offerings

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