2.1 Organization of the User Guide
This user guide is divided into nine chapters. Chapters 2 through 7 focus on the core modules of the Data Foundation Platform.
- Getting Started: This chapter outlines the process for ordering and configuring the Data Foundation Cloud Service.
- Data Catalog: This chapter details the structure and organization of the Data Catalog, which outlines the data model for the Data Foundation.
- Data Controls: This chapter covers the two types of data controls supported by the service: Data Quality (DQ) and Reconciliation. It describes the structure of prepackaged DQ rules and provides guidance on configuring and using these rules, along with the new reconciliation rules.
- Data Integration: This chapter details the data integration features that support the sourcing of data into the staging area and the extraction of data from the Data Foundation for downstream consumption.
- Data Operations: This chapter details various DFCS tasks that can be combined into a sequence of data movement activities, including sourcing, curation, and consumption.
- Data Visualization: This chaptre is divided into two main sections:
- Data Browser: As DFCS is a Saas service, users require a cloud-based data browser to explore data. This section explains how to browse both source data and results data.
- Sample Reports and KPIs: DFCS is pre-configured with sample reports and KPIs. This section provides guidance on using these examples for reference and customization.
- Change Management: All changes in DFSC are managed through a comprehensive issue-mechanism. This chapter descibes how to capture data events as issues and assign appropriate actions for resolution to the respective action owners.
- Key Terms and Concepts: This chapter defines the key terms and concepts used throughout the User Guide.
- Support: This chapter describes how to contact Oracle for support and clarification requests.