workflow contains an associated PowerCenter workflow or Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (Data Integration) mapping, and other properties such as name and description. You define the properties when you create or edit a workflow.
A
Data Integration Hub
workflow definition contains the following general properties:
Workflow Name
Name of the workflow. The name can contain up to 64 characters and can include spaces and special characters.
Description
Optional description of the workflow. The description appears as a tooltip when the operator selects a workflow in the
Profiles
and
Monitors
pages.
Application
Name of the application to which the workflow belongs. Select <none> to create a workflow without an application.
Flow Type
The flow type depends on the application that is used to process documents.
Consider the following guidelines when you select the flow type:
Select
Informatica Cloud workflow
to associate the workflow with a Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (Cloud Data Integration) mapping. A Cloud Data Integration mapping reads from a source and writes to a target defined in the mapping. Use the mapping to process and transfer files over Informatica Cloud.
Select
PowerCenter Batch workflow
to associate the workflow with a PowerCenter batch workflow. A PowerCenter batch workflow reads from a file, database, or another source. The workflow runs once and stops after completion. You can use the PowerCenter batch workflows to process documents from B2B Data Exchange. You can also use the workflows to generate documents for B2B Data Exchange, such as outbound reports. Use the PowerCenter workflow export file as the workflow definition file.
Select
PowerCenter Real-time workflow
to associate the workflow with a real-time workflow. A PowerCenter real-time workflow runs continuously and reads from real-time sources. You can use these workflows to process documents from B2B Data Exchange. Use the PowerCenter mapping or workflow export file as the workflow definition file.
Select
Java (advanced)
to use Java classes as the flow engine in test mode or development mode. Use the Java class file as the workflow definition file.
Workflow
A PowerCenter workflow that you want to add to
Data Integration Hub
.
Select one of the following options:
Select a workflow from the PowerCenter repository
. Select a PowerCenter workflow that you saved in the PowerCenter repository. To show all workflows in the repository, click
Show All
. To search for a workflow by name, enter a string in the
Folder Name
text box and then click
Search
.
Select a workflow definition file (XML)
. Select an XML PowerCenter workflow definition file that you exported from the PowerCenter repository. To select a file, click the browse button, browse to the location of the required file, select the file, and then click