What is fanout in SAP EIM-DI-DF - SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator?

SAP Term: fanout

• Component: EIM-DI-DF

• Component Name: SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator

• Description: In a relationship between columns, the average number of entries in the second column that are related to each entry in the first column.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Fanout is a feature of SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator (EIM-DI-DF) that allows users to create multiple copies of a single data source. This feature is useful when users need to access the same data from multiple locations or when they need to make changes to the data without affecting the original source. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use fanout, users must first create a data source in Data Federator. Then, they can select the fanout option from the menu and specify how many copies of the data source they want to create. Once the fanout is complete, users can access each copy of the data source independently. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using fanout, it is important to remember that changes made to one copy of the data source will not affect the other copies. This means that users should be careful when making changes to ensure that they are only making changes to the desired copy. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on fanout and other features of SAP BusinessObjects Data Federator, please refer to the official documentation available on SAP's website.