In this section, you will learn how to get data from plain files (for example, .txt and CSV files). We will start by explaining how to read and configure such files, and then we will explain how PDI allows you to read multiple files at once, compressed files, and files stored in remote locations.
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Pentaho Data Integration Quick Start Guide
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Overview of this book
Pentaho Data Integration(PDI) is an intuitive and graphical environment packed with drag and drop design and powerful Extract-Transform-Load (ETL) capabilities. Given its power and flexibility, initial attempts to use the Pentaho Data Integration tool can be difficult or confusing. This book is the ideal solution.
This book reduces your learning curve with PDI. It provides the guidance needed to make you productive, covering the main features of Pentaho Data Integration. It demonstrates the interactive features of the graphical designer, and takes you through the main ETL capabilities that the tool offers.
By the end of the book, you will be able to use PDI for extracting, transforming, and loading the types of data you encounter on a daily basis.
Table of Contents (8 chapters)
Preface
Free Chapter
Getting Started with PDI
Getting Familiar with Spoon
Extracting Data
Transforming Data
Loading Data
Orchestrating Your Work
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