SCD2 (version number) - I need my ancestors!
To implement SCD2 using wizard, follow these steps:
- In the
Designer
, go toTools
|Mapping Designer
|Mapping
|Wizard
|Slowly Changing Dimensions
as shown in the following screenshot:
- A new window will pop up asking the name of the new SCD mapping
(m_SCD2_VERSION_NUMBER
). Also, select the Type of SCD you wish to implement. SelectType 2 Dimension - keep a full history of the changes in the target
as we are implementing SCD2 using version number. Click onNext:

- The next screen will ask you to select the source. Select a source from the drop-down. We are using
EMP_FILE.txt
as the source file for our reference. Also, specify the name of the target you wish to create. We will name the targetEMPLOYEE_SCD2_VERSION_NUMBER
for our reference in this book. Click onNext
:

- In the next window, select
EMPLOYEE_ID
asLogical Key Field
. Also, addLOCATION
underFields to compare for changes
. Click onNext
:

- The next screen asks you to choose the option to maintain...