Tracepoints in Jedox ETL: A Beginner’s Guide

Tracepoints in Jedox ETL: A Beginner’s Guide

If you're new to Jedox Integrator, one of the most powerful tools you’ll want to learn early is the tracepoints. It’s a simple but useful feature that helps you see what your data looks like at different stages of your ETL process. In this guide, we’ll explain what tracepoints are, how to use them, and walk through a real-world example using employee data. What Are Tracepoints? A tracepoint is like a checkpoint in your ETL process. It lets you capture and inspect the data flowing through your Extract, Transform, and Load steps — without changing the data itself. Think of it like placing a camera on a conveyor belt: it takes a snapshot of the data at that moment, so you can see what’s happening behind the scenes. Why Use Tracepoints? Here’s what tracepoints help you do: Debug: Spot errors in your data flow Validate: Confirm that transformations are working Audit: Track what data was processed and when Filter: Focus on specific rows (e.g., one employee) Real-World Example: Trace a Specific Employee Let’s say you’re working with a CSV...
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