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Extract Transform Load
Data Extraction, Data Pipeline
v.
Pronunciation
/ˈɛkˌstrækt trænˈsfɔrm loʊd/
Acronym
ETL
Definition
The process by which data is extracted from data sources, transformed, and then loaded into a warehouse system.
It is important to note, that the user must be careful in selecting the most fitting ETL tool for their PIM system. Not all ETL tools have the ability to read from an unlimited number of data sources and write to different architectures.
Category
Process
Related Terms
Warehouse System, Mass Mutation
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