Each

mapping

task template is based upon a

mapping

template. Use a

mapping

task template when the mapping on which the

mapping

task template is based suits your needs. When you select a

mapping

task template,

Data Integration

creates a copy of the template for you to use. When you define the

mapping

task in the task wizard, you save a copy of the mapping template on which the

mapping

task template is based.

Templates are divided into three categories: Integration, Cleansing, and Warehousing, as shown in the following image:

The templates range from simple templates that you can use to copy data from one source to another, to complex templates that you can use for data warehousing-related tasks.