You can export metadata from glossary models and from logical models
and domain models in Rational® Data Architect version 7 to create glossary
metadata in the metadata repository of WebSphere Metadata Server.
Prerequisites: You must meet the following requirements
in order to use the IBM Rational Data Architect MetaBroker with Rational Data
Architect version 7:
- Rational Data
Architect version 7 must be installed on the same client Windows® machine
on which the IBM Rational Data Architect MetaBroker is
installed.
- Ensure that you meet the software requirements for using all bridges.
To export glossary metadata from Rational Data Architect to the metadata
repository:
- In Rational Data
Architect, select . The Export wizard opens.
- Select and
click Next.
- On the Target Naming Data Model page, choose
the type of model to export:
- To export a glossary model, select Export a glossary model,
and click Next.
- To transform and export a logical model, select Transform
and export a logical model or domain model into a glossary model in Metadata
Server, and click Next.
- On the Select the Model to Export page, select
the model to export, and specify logging preferences for the export:
Option |
Description |
To export a glossary model: |
- Select an NDM file.
- Specify logging preferences.
- Click Finish.
|
To transform and export a logical model or domain model: |
- Select an LDM file.
- Specify logging preferences.
- Click Next.
- When the transform is complete, click Finish.
|
The Status window opens, and the MetaBroker® begins
decoding the data for export.
- When the process is complete, click Select
All to export all the metadata, or click Filter to
select some of the metadata to export.
- In the Parameter Selection window,
specify parameters for connecting to WebSphere Metadata Server.
To display help for any parameter, click the name of the parameter.
- Click OK. The Status window
opens and the MetaBroker begins
encoding data to export to the metadata repository.
- When the process is complete, click Finish.
The exported metadata appears as categories and terms in the repository.
You can work with the metadata inWebSphere Business Glossary.