Configuration
Configuring ETL+ describes modifying/adjusting ETL+ settings, options, preferences or parameters.
Configuration settings allow users to tailor ETL+ to specific users needs or preferences.
In ETL+ configuration changes include adjusting parameters on
Source Object and Target Object panels (ETL+ Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) Page) configure how to connections to data (data sources, data stores)
Extract SQL Statement panel (ETL+ Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) Page) configures data mappings with a focus on the extract and transformation phases of the ETL process.
ETL+ Design Page allows configuration of unique keys (primary keys/PK), data types and data transformations for transformation and load phases.
ETL+ Job Page configures how ETL steps are combined into jobs as well as how those jobs are scheduled to run.
Customization: This refers to making changes to an IT system to tailor it to specific user needs or preferences.
Disambiguation: Configuration vs. Maintenance
In GUI’s the configuration controls include is labels configuration, settings, options or parameters.
Changing configuration settings is also sometimes known as maintenance.
Maintenance of settings and configurations in software refers to the process of ensuring that the settings and configurations of a software application are kept up-to-date and consistent over time. This includes activities such as updating system settings, configuration files, database settings, and other configuration parameters that are used by the software application to operate correctly.
Maintaining settings and configurations is important for ensuring the stability and reliability of the software application. Changes in the software environment or the underlying operating system may require adjustments to be made to the settings and configurations of the software application to ensure it continues to operate as intended. Additionally, software updates and upgrades may introduce new configuration options or require existing settings to be modified to take advantage of new features or address security vulnerabilities.
Effective maintenance of settings and configurations requires a systematic approach to tracking changes, documenting configuration options, and testing changes to ensure they do not introduce new issues or conflicts.