DataVault Satellite

Overview

Data Vault satellite is a table type that stores descriptive and historical attributes for a Data Vault parent.

Function

Use this type when Data Vault descriptive attributes or their changes must be retained. Selecting it maintains attribute history linked to a hub or link.

When to use

Choose Data Vault satellite when Data Vault descriptive attributes or their changes must be retained.

Behavior in AnalyticsCreator

Area Behavior
Configuration Configure the parent reference, descriptive columns, validity or load metadata, and historization behavior.
Processing Satellite processing inserts new versions when tracked attributes change.
Output The satellite provides descriptive history for its parent Data Vault object.

Type-specific properties

Property Description
Parent reference Hub or link associated with the satellite.
Descriptive attributes Values whose changes are tracked.
Load metadata Technical load and record-source information.
Historization Rules used to identify new satellite versions.

Compatibility and limitations

The parent key and tracked attribute set must be defined consistently.

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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