What is entity in SAP DWC-MD - Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder)?

SAP Term: entity

• Component: DWC-MD

• Component Name: Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder)

• Description: An object that consists of a set of columns that can contain rows of data either directly or via a query. Both tables and views are entities,and each entity can be used as a source for one or more views, data flow, or intelligent lookups or, in the case of views as an output to be consumed by SAP Analytics Cloud and other analytics clients.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An entity is a logical representation of a real-world object or concept in SAP DWC-MD Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder). It is used to define the structure of data and the relationships between different objects. Entities are composed of attributes, which are the individual pieces of data that make up an entity. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Entities can be used to create data models that represent the structure of data in a database. They can also be used to define relationships between different objects, such as customers and orders. To create an entity, you must first define its attributes and then specify the relationships between them. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating entities, it is important to consider how they will be used in the data model. For example, if you are creating an entity for customers, you should consider what attributes will be needed to represent customer information. Additionally, it is important to consider how entities will be related to each other in order to ensure that the data model is accurate and efficient. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on entities and how they are used in SAP DWC-MD Data Warehouse Cloud - Modeling (Data Builder), please refer to the official documentation. Additionally, there are many tutorials available online that provide step-by-step instructions on how to create entities and use them in a data model.