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Tips for Aggregator Transformations

You can use tips to use Aggregator transformations more effectively.

Use sorted input to decrease the use of aggregate caches.: Sorted input reduces the amount of data cached during mapping run and improves performance. Use this option with the Sorter transformation to pass sorted data to the Aggregator transformation.
Limit connected input/output or output ports.: Limit the number of connected input/output or output ports to reduce the amount of data the Aggregator transformation stores in the data cache.
Filter the data before aggregating it.: If you use a Filter transformation in the mapping, place the transformation before the Aggregator transformation to reduce unnecessary aggregation.
Only a sorted Aggregator transformation provides sorted output.: If you use unsorted input and you want to produce sorted output, use a Sorter transformation after the Aggregator transformation.