Creating Versions of Maps

You can create new version of maps and track history of changes made in the mapping specification. You can also notify and send mail comments to all the project users about the creation of new version. For more information on notifying project users, refer to the Configuring Notifications topic.

To create versions of maps, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Application Menu > Data Catalog > Mapping Manager.
  2. Under the Workspace Mappings pane, right-click a map.
  3. Click New Version.

    4. The New Version page appears.

  4. Enter appropriate values in the fields. Fields marked with a red asterisk are mandatory. Refer to the following table for field descriptions.

    5. Field Name

    Description

    Mapping Name

    Specifies the mapping specification name.

    For example, EDW_PROD_IDS_Benefits_Detail.

    Mapping Version

    Specifies the new version of the mapping specification.

    For example, 1.02.

    Mapping Description

    Specifies the description about the mapping.

    For example: This is a map between EDW source and IDS target systems.

    Version Label

    Specifies the version label of the mapping specification.

    For example, Beta.

    For more information on configuring version display of mapping specifications, refer to the Configuring Version Display topic.

    Changed Description

    Specifies the description of the changes made in the mapping specification.

    For example: A business rule for a source column was added.

    Mail Comments

    Specifies the mail comments, which can be sent to the project users through an email notification.

    For example: Target update strategy is not updated.

    For more information on configuring notifications, refer to the Configuring Notifications topic.
  5. Click .

    6. A new version of the map is created and the previously active version moves under the archive folder.

    Note: Archived maps are in read-only mode and cannot be edited.