Chapter 1. Getting Started with Pentaho Data Integration
Pentaho Data Integration or PDI is an engine along with a suite of tools responsible for the processes of Extracting, Transforming, and Loading; also known as ETL processes. This book is meant to teach you how to use PDI.
In this chapter, you will:
- Learn what Pentaho Data Integration is
- Install the software and start working with the PDI graphical designer
- Install MySQL, a database engine that you will use when you start working with databases
Pentaho Data Integration and Pentaho BI Suite
Before introducing PDI, let’s talk about Pentaho BI Suite. The Pentaho Business Intelligence Suite is a collection of software applications intended to create and deliver solutions for decision making. The ...
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