Defining a target database

To define the target database and table, and the way the data is loaded, you must define the following information, as shown in Figure 3-22:

Figure 3-22

Creating a table mapping to a file

Database

Type a name for the target database, or select a listed database name.

Name

Type a unique name for a target data table.

Description

Optionally, type characters that describe the target data table.

Action

Select one of the following load operation types:

Create

Adds a new table and overwrites any content stored in an existing table, using the displayed table name.

Append

Adds records to any existing table that uses the displayed table name.

Overwrite

Choose this option when the loading transaction overwrites the target table.

Ignore

Choose this option when you must exclude the transaction from the load process.

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