Data logging for search reporting occurs in the Core Commerce production environment. Much of the logging occurs in real time as customers use the site. Loading data into the data warehouse is performed in a separate Core Commerce environment, typically (but not necessarily) running on a different group of physical servers. These data loader instances do not handle customer requests; their primary purpose is to process data from the log files and load it into the data warehouse. Unlike logging, the loading process is not performed in real time. It is run on a regular schedule, typically once a day.
This chapter describes the data loading and processor components used for search reporting. It includes the following sections:
For detailed information about configuring data loading, see the Business Intelligence Installation and Configuration Guide.
