This appendix describes XML Bridge, a tool that supports the exchange of information
between MDS repository and select business-intelligence (BI), analytic, and modeling
tools.
This appendix is intended for the following audience:
Teradata MDS end users
Teradata MDS administrators
Teradata Database administrators
It is divided into the following sections:
“XML Bridge Overview” on page 244 describes why a customer would need XML Bridge and a brief introduction to how it
works.
“Supported Tools” on page 244 lists tools that have been verified to work with XML Bridge.
“Requirements” on page 245 lists XML Bridge requirements.
“How to Use XML Bridge” on page 245 provides procedures on how to exchange tool metadata with MDS repository.
“OMG CWM to MDS CWM_Metamodel Mapping” on page 248 describes the MDS CWM_Metamodel that represents OMG CWM in MDS repository. Contains
the current diagram of the CWM_Metamodel and describes how CWM class packages map
to its classes.
“Technical Details” on page 255 provides information for developers and professional services that may need specific,
detailed information on the bridge mechanism. Has sections on the export of metadata
from MDS repository into the tool and how to extend the bridge to work with user-defined
translation files and metamodels.
“Current Limitations” on page 255 lists current limitations of the implementation.
“FAQ” on page 258– contains questions and answers concerning bridge details.
For more information on the MDS MetaXML utility, see “Chapter 6 Teradata MDS Support Tools and APIs” on page 99 of this guide, and “MetaXML Scripting Interface” of the Teradata Meta Data Services Programmer Guide (B035‑3047).