Importing glossary metadata from the metadata repository

You can import categories and terms from the metadata repository of InfoSphere Information Server into InfoSphere Data Architect, where you can use them to create glossary models. You can transform the glossary models to logical models during the import process.

Before you begin

You must meet the following requirements in order to use the IBM InfoSphere Data Architect MetaBroker:

About this task

Procedure

To import glossary metadata from the metadata repository:

  1. Select File > Import. The Import wizard opens.
  2. Select Data > Import a Glossary Model from the Metadata Server Repository, and click Next.
  3. On the Project Selection page specify the target project, logging preferences, and the model you want to create or update.
  4. Optional. Click Next and on the Glossary Transform Options page, select transformation options for the metadata, including whether to create a logical model by transforming the imported glossary model.
  5. If you selected Create a logical model by transforming this glossary model on the Glossary Transform Options page, click Next and specify additional transformation options for the logical model. You can create a logical model or update an existing logical model.
  6. Click Finish.
  7. 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.
  8. Click OK.
  9. In the Metadata Prefilter window, select one or more categories to import, and click OK.
  10. When the process is complete, in the Status window, click Finish.

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