What is data ingestion in SAP (IS-CIC - )?

SAP Term: data ingestion

• Component: IS-CIC

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• Description: Data Ingestion for Industry Cloud Solutions The process of importing a large amount of structured master, configuration, and transactional data at a high speed by industry cloud solutions. The high volumes of inflowing data typically must be processed immediately by an analytical or visualization engine. Preprocessing units may be involved that convert the raw data into aggregates on the fly.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Data ingestion is the process of transferring data from one system to another. In the context of SAP IS-CIC, it is the process of transferring data from external sources into the SAP system. This data can be structured or unstructured, and can come from a variety of sources such as databases, files, or web services. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Data ingestion in SAP IS-CIC is done using the Data Ingestion Framework (DIF). This framework provides a set of tools and services that allow users to easily ingest data into the SAP system. The DIF includes a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to configure and manage data ingestion processes. It also includes a set of APIs that allow developers to create custom data ingestion processes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up data ingestion in SAP IS-CIC, it is important to ensure that the data is properly formatted and structured. This will ensure that the data is ingested correctly and can be used effectively in the SAP system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all security protocols are followed when transferring data from external sources. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on data ingestion in SAP IS-CIC, please refer to the official documentation available on the SAP website. Additionally, there are many online tutorials and resources available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to set up and use the Data Ingestion Framework.