What is changed-data capture in SAP EIM-DS - Data Services?

SAP Term: changed-data capture

• Component: EIM-DS

• Component Name: Data Services

• Description: The process of retrieving changes made to a production data source. This process consolidates units of work, ensures, data is synchronized with the original source, and reduces data volume in a warehouse environment.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Changed-data capture (CDC) is a feature of SAP EIM-DS Data Services that allows users to identify and capture changes in data sources. It is used to track changes in data over time, allowing users to quickly identify and analyze changes in their data. CDC can be used to detect changes in data sources such as databases, flat files, and other sources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use changed-data capture, users must first configure the CDC feature in the Data Services Designer. This includes setting up the source and target systems, defining the data sources, and configuring the CDC parameters. Once configured, users can then run the CDC job to detect changes in the data sources. The job will then generate a report that identifies any changes that have occurred since the last run of the job. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring changed-data capture, it is important to ensure that all of the source and target systems are properly configured. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all of the data sources are properly defined and that all of the CDC parameters are set correctly. This will ensure that the CDC job runs correctly and produces accurate results. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on changed-data capture, please refer to SAP's documentation on EIM-DS Data Services. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use changed-data capture with SAP EIM-DS Data Services.