What is external data grid in SAP OPU-TNG - Tango?

SAP Term: external data grid

• Component: OPU-TNG

• Component Name: Tango

• Description: A Web Part that displays a list of external items from a business application registered in the BDC metadata store. For example, you can use a Business Data List Web Part to display the customers or orders from the AdventureWorks database.

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• Key Concepts: 
  External Data Grid is a component of the SAP OPU-TNG Tango platform. It is a distributed data storage system that allows users to store and access large amounts of data from multiple sources. It is designed to be highly scalable and secure, and can be used for both structured and unstructured data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  External Data Grid can be used to store and access large amounts of data from multiple sources. It can be used for both structured and unstructured data. To use it, users must first create an account on the SAP OPU-TNG Tango platform. Once the account is created, users can then create a data grid and add data to it. The data grid can then be accessed from any device with an internet connection. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using External Data Grid, it is important to ensure that the data is secure and protected from unauthorized access. Additionally, users should ensure that the data is backed up regularly in case of any unexpected issues or outages. 
  
  Related Information: 
  External Data Grid is part of the SAP OPU-TNG Tango platform, which also includes other components such as SAP HANA, SAP Cloud Platform, and SAP Business Suite. Additionally, there are other distributed data storage systems available such as Apache Hadoop and MongoDB.