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ETL: Extract Transform and Load

What is ETL: Extract Transform and Load?

Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) is the process of copying data from one source into a database structured differently or in a different context than the original. ETL is a foundational concept in data warehousing. ETL enforces data quality and consistency so that disparate sources may be used to present consistent data for end users to make decisions

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