CHAPTER 7
Flat File Source Patterns
A common way to transfer data between systems is to export the source data to a flat file and then import the contents of this file into the destination database. Flat files come in all shapes, sizes, and types. There are no row-length limitations. File size is limited by the maximum size allowed by the operating system. When examining flat file types, there are two initial considerations: file format and schema. Common file formats of flat file sources include these:
- Comma-separated values (CSV)
- Tab-delimited file (TDF)
- Fixed-width file
In a flat file, as in a database, schema includes columns and data types. ...
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