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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Advanced Transformation Building Blocks

  • Handling complex data types.
  • Managing fields, metadata, and dynamic structures.
  • Establishing reusable transformation patterns.

Parameters, Variables, and Job-Oriented Design

  • Utilising runtime variables and managing scoping.
  • Parameterising transformations for flexibility.
  • Structuring parent-child job hierarchies.

Database Integration and Lookup Strategies

  • Implementing advanced lookup steps.
  • Applying effective caching strategies.
  • Designing efficient joins.

Working with Files, APIs, and External Systems

  • Processing JSON and XML data.
  • Interacting with REST and SOAP services.
  • Managing streaming and batch loads.

Error Handling and Data Quality Techniques

  • Capturing and routing errors effectively.
  • Implementing data validation patterns.
  • Conducting auditing and logging activities.

Performance Tuning Essentials

  • Optimising step design for efficiency.
  • Considering memory usage and threading.
  • Identifying and resolving bottlenecks.

Introduction to Repository-Based Development

  • Leveraging the Pentaho repository.
  • Managing versions of assets.
  • Adopting team collaboration practices.

Deployment and Migration Practices

  • Promoting jobs across different environments.
  • Managing configurations systematically.
  • Applying operational best practices.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of ETL fundamentals.
  • Practical experience with Pentaho Data Integration.
  • Foundational knowledge of data warehousing concepts.

Audience

  • ETL developers.
  • Data engineers.
  • Technical professionals aiming to expand their PDI skillset.

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