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In our continuous Data Vault Friday series, our CEO Michael Olschimke takes on a thoughtful question posed by a member of our audience.
“LINK table has only one ‘Record Source’ element to capture the source system value. In case the LINK generates the key relationship between two hubs which are sourced from different systems (I have not encountered any such but I can foresee this situation), What would be the RECORD SOURCE Value?”
In this enlightening video, Michael delves into the fundamental modeling principles of link entities within the Data Vault framework. Specifically, he addresses the scenario where a LINK table establishes key relationships between two hubs originating from distinct systems. Michael provides insights into determining the appropriate “Record Source” value in such situations, offering guidance on maintaining clarity and accuracy in data lineage.
For those navigating the nuances of link table modeling and considering potential cross-system relationships, this video provides valuable insights and best practices.
Meet the Speaker
Michael Olschimke
Michael has more than 15 years of experience in Information Technology. During the last eight years he has specialized in Business Intelligence topics such as OLAP, Dimensional Modelling, and Data Mining. Challenge him with your questions!
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