What is relational data provider in SAP BW-BEX-UDI - Universal Data Integration?

SAP Term: relational data provider

• Component: BW-BEX-UDI

• Component Name: Universal Data Integration

• Description: A component that provides data in relational, or tabular, views and metadata compatible with the BI Java SDK's Relational Metadata Model.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A Relational Data Provider (RDP) is a component of the BW-BEX-UDI Universal Data Integration (UDI) module in SAP. It is used to access and integrate data from relational databases, such as Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2. The RDP allows users to access data from multiple sources and combine it into a single view. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The RDP can be used to access data from multiple sources and combine it into a single view. To do this, users must first create a connection to the source database. Once the connection is established, users can then select the tables and fields they want to include in their query. The RDP will then generate a query that can be used to retrieve the desired data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the RDP, it is important to ensure that the data being retrieved is accurate and up-to-date. To do this, users should periodically check the source database for any changes or updates that may have occurred since the last query was run. Additionally, users should also consider using filters or parameters when retrieving data from multiple sources in order to ensure that only relevant information is retrieved. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The RDP is part of the BW-BEX-UDI Universal Data Integration module in SAP. Other components of this module include the Data Transfer Process (DTP), which is used to transfer data between different systems; the Data Store Object (DSO), which is used to store data; and the InfoCube, which is used to analyze data. Additionally, there are several other tools available in SAP that can be used for data integration, such as the Business Warehouse (BW) and Business Objects (BO).