Data Transformation Engine Intelligent Business Integration Reference Guide

Chapter 1 - Introduction Design Environment – Design Studio
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Input objects are not consumed when used in a transformation rule. This allows
for a one-to-many relationship between an input and its outputs. An output can be
constructed from any number of zero or more inputs. This creates a one-to-many
relationship between an output and its inputs. Taken together, Mercator products
provide many-to-many transformation support between inputs and outputs.
Data object definitions, data maps, and resource adapters are all separately
managed objects. Each object is reusable in any number of integration scenarios.
The result is flexibility, ease of use, and reduced maintenance as integration
requirements change.
The map definition is completely portable between all server platforms. Simply
select the target platform from a list when building the map to generate a
compiled map file that is optimized for the specified platform.
Note Refer to Chapter 2 - Integration Maps for more information on the anatomy and
execution characteristics of maps.