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Begin by establishing a secure connection to the SFTP server. Use command-line tools such as `sftp` or `scp` to log in to the server. You will need credentials such as the server address, username, password, or an SSH key. For instance, open a terminal and use a command like `sftp username@hostname` to connect.
Once connected to the SFTP server, navigate to the directory containing the bulk data files. Use `cd` commands within the SFTP prompt to change directories. For example, use `cd /path/to/data/files` to move to the correct folder.
Use the `get` command to download the data files from the SFTP server to your local machine. If you need multiple files, you can use wildcard characters, like `get *.csv` to download all CSV files in the directory. Ensure you have sufficient disk space on your local machine for the data.
Ensure the downloaded data files are formatted correctly for Teradata. This may involve converting file formats (e.g., from CSV to another supported format) or cleaning the data to remove any inconsistencies or errors. Use tools like `awk`, `sed`, or a scripting language like Python to preprocess the data.
Before importing data, create the necessary table structure in Teradata to accommodate the data. Use Teradata SQL Assistant or BTEQ (Basic Teradata Query) to define the table schema. An example SQL command might be:
```sql
CREATE TABLE my_table (
column1 INTEGER,
column2 VARCHAR(50),
column3 DATE
);
```
Use BTEQ to load the data files into Teradata. Write a BTEQ script that uses the `.IMPORT` and `.RUN FILE` commands to read data from the local files and insert it into the Teradata tables. An example BTEQ script might look like:
```plaintext
.LOGON my_teradata_server/username,password;
.IMPORT INFILE 'local_data_file.csv' FORMAT VARTEXT ',';
.REPEAT *;
USING (column1 INTEGER, column2 VARCHAR(50), column3 DATE)
INSERT INTO my_table (column1, column2, column3)
VALUES (:column1, :column2, :column3);
.LOGOFF;
```
After the data import process is complete, verify the data in Teradata to ensure it matches the source files. Run SQL queries to compare row counts and sample the data for accuracy. This can be done using:
```sql
SELECT COUNT(*) FROM my_table;
SELECT * FROM my_table SAMPLE 10;
```
Check for any discrepancies and address them by reviewing the data preprocessing steps or the import script.
FAQs
What is ETL?
ETL, an acronym for Extract, Transform, Load, is a vital data integration process. It involves extracting data from diverse sources, transforming it into a usable format, and loading it into a database, data warehouse or data lake. This process enables meaningful data analysis, enhancing business intelligence.
SFTP is basically based on the SSH2 protocol, which uses a binary encoding of messages over a secure channel. SFTP Bulk contains the setup guide and reference information for the FTP source connector. SFTP Bulk fetches files from an FTP server matching a folder path and defines an optional file pattern to bulk ingest files into a single stream. It incrementally loads files into your destination from an FTP server based on when files were last added or modified.
SFTP Bulk's API provides access to a wide range of data related to file transfer and management. The following are the categories of data that can be accessed through the API:
1. File Transfer Data: This includes information related to the transfer of files such as file name, size, transfer status, and transfer time.
2. User Data: This includes user-related information such as user ID, username, and password.
3. Server Data: This includes server-related information such as server name, IP address, and port number.
4. Security Data: This includes security-related information such as encryption algorithms used, authentication methods, and access control policies.
5. Error Data: This includes information related to errors that occur during file transfer such as error codes, error messages, and error descriptions.
6. Audit Data: This includes information related to auditing and compliance such as user activity logs, file transfer logs, and security logs.
Overall, SFTP Bulk's API provides access to a comprehensive set of data that can be used to monitor, manage, and secure file transfers.
What is ELT?
ELT, standing for Extract, Load, Transform, is a modern take on the traditional ETL data integration process. In ELT, data is first extracted from various sources, loaded directly into a data warehouse, and then transformed. This approach enhances data processing speed, analytical flexibility and autonomy.
Difference between ETL and ELT?
ETL and ELT are critical data integration strategies with key differences. ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) transforms data before loading, ideal for structured data. In contrast, ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) loads data before transformation, perfect for processing large, diverse data sets in modern data warehouses. ELT is becoming the new standard as it offers a lot more flexibility and autonomy to data analysts.
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