DataVault Link

Overview

Data Vault link is a table type that stores relationships between Data Vault hubs.

Function

Use this type when a relationship between business keys must be represented independently. Selecting it connects two or more hub identities.

When to use

Choose Data Vault link when a relationship between business keys must be represented independently.

Behavior in AnalyticsCreator

Area Behavior
Configuration Configure the participating hub references, link identifier, and load metadata.
Processing Link processing inserts newly observed relationships without replacing existing relationships.
Output The link provides a stable representation of relationships between hubs.

Type-specific properties

Property Description
Hub references Participating Data Vault hubs.
Link identifier Surrogate or hash-based relationship identifier.
Load metadata Technical load and record-source information.
Link grain Business meaning represented by one link row.

Compatibility and limitations

The set and order of participating business keys must remain stable for consistent link identity.

Relationships

Related entity Relationship
Table The table type defines the purpose and behavior of the table entity.
Schema The schema type and warehouse architecture influence which table types are normally used.
Package Import, historization, and persisting packages can populate specific table types.

Where to configure

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