42.1.1 OFSDF Physical Data Model Naming Conventions
The OFSDF PDM consists of tables grouped into two distinct areas namely the Staging Area and Results Area. The Staging Area consists of tables for data sourcing and the Results Area consists of the star schemas / datamarts for reporting and BI.
erwin Data Modeler application allows two views namely Logical view and Physical view for each model file. Accordingly, the OFSDF PDM (Physical Data Model) file can be viewed in logical view mode and physical view mode. Different naming conventions and standards are applied to the two views of the OFSDF Physical Data Model.