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How do I create an XML target in Informatica?

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How do I create an XML target in Informatica?

You can create XML target definitions in the following ways:

  1. Import the definition from an XML schema or file. You can create a target definition from an XML, DTD, or XML schema file.
  2. Create an XML target definition based on an XML source definition.
  3. Create an XML target based on a relational file definition.

How XML works in Informatica?

To import an XML file:
  1. Click Sources > Import XML Definition. The Import XML Definition dialog box appears.
  2. Click Advanced Options. The Change XML Views Creation and Naming Options dialog box appears.
  3. Click OK to apply changes.
  4. Choose the type of file to import.
  5. Click Next to complete the XML Wizard.

Can Informatica objects be written in XML format?

Answer: INFORMATICA objects can be written in XML format. Following is the list of databases that it can connect to: SQL Server. Oracle.

What is XML transformation in Informatica?

The XML Parser transformation reads XML data from a single input port and writes data to one or more output ports. Example: If the source definition is flat file or relational table which contains one column as XML data (Clob datatype) then XML parser will be used to retrieve the data.

Which transformation must be used to create XML in the pipeline?

XML Generator transformation is used to create XML inside a pipeline. XML Generator Transformation reads data from one or more input ports and outputs XML through a single output port.

What is XML source qualifier transformation?

The XML Source Qualifier transformation defines the data elements that the Integration Service reads during a session. The source qualifier determines how the PowerCenter reads the source data. The XML Source Qualifier transformation is an active transformation.

How would you like the XML view to be generated?

To create a custom view using the XML Wizard:

  1. In the Source Analyzer, click Sources > Import XML Definition.
  2. Navigate to the source you want to import and click Open.
  3. Enter a name for the file and click Next.
  4. Select Create Custom XML Views and click Next.

How do I read an XML file in Iics?

  1. Step1: Create a template file for Hierarchical Schema.
  2. Step2: Create a Hierarchical Schema.
  3. Step3: Preparing the Source file for the mapping.
  4. Step4: Create a Mapping to read JSON file. I. Configuring Source transformation. II. Configuring Hierarchy Parser transformation. III.

What is the difference between source definition and source qualifier in Informatica?

Source definition is concerning about the definition for source data, it could be relational source, flat file source, xml source, vsam source… Source Qualifier is a kind of Transformation used to grab data from relational/flat file source and route source data to downstram Transformation in mapping.

Which statement is not true about XML?

(iv) XML tags are not case sensitive is not true. All components in an XML file are contained in a peripheral component known as the root component. XML can likewise have nested components.

How many transformations are there in Informatica?

There are 3 Informatica transformations viz. External Procedure, Lookup, and Stored Procedure which can be unconnected in a valid mapping (A mapping which the Integration Service can execute).