Exporting glossary metadata fromInfoSphere Data Architect to the metadata repository

You can export metadata from glossary models and from logical models and domain models inInfoSphere Data Architect to create glossary metadata in the metadata repository of InfoSphere Information Server.

Before you begin

Ensure that you meet the software requirements.

About this task

To export glossary metadata from InfoSphere Data Architect to the metadata repository:

Procedure

  1. Click File > Export. The Export wizard opens.
  2. Select Data > Export a Glossary Model to the Metadata Server Repository and click Next.
  3. 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.
  4. 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:
    1. Select an NDM file.
    2. Specify logging preferences.
    3. Click Finish.
    To transform and export a logical model or domain model:
    1. Select an LDM file.
    2. Specify logging preferences.
    3. Click Next.
    4. When the transform is complete, click Finish.
    The Status window opens, and the MetaBroker® begins decoding the data for export.
  5. When the process is complete, click Select All to export all the metadata, or click Filter to select some of the metadata to export.
  6. In the Parameter Selection window, specify parameters for connecting to InfoSphere Information Server. To display help for any parameter, click the name of the parameter.
  7. Click OK. The Status window opens and the MetaBroker begins encoding data to export to the metadata repository.
  8. When the process is complete, click Finish.

Results

The exported metadata appears as categories and terms in the repository. You can work with the metadata inWebSphere Business Glossary.

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