This chapter details on how the OIDF models are delivered and how they can be installed and configured into the required environment. The first two sections gives you an understanding of the Delivery Mechanism and OIDF Installation. The Data Dictionary and Download Specifications sections explains how the self-documenting ERwin file includes the data dictionary and Download Specifications within ERwin itself.
In addition, the Extending Data Model section has guidelines for customization and designing the Staging and Results Area of Physical Data Model.
This chapter includes the following topics: