Custom data formats for the CDC Replication Engine for InfoSphere DataStage

By specifying a custom data format, you can customize the data that is being sent to IBM® DataStage®.

Note: This feature is only available with the Flat File connection type

By customizing the data, the DSX file that is generated by Management Console and imported into IBM DataStage may no longer be relevant. You are responsible for ensuring that the DSX file is still relevant in IBM DataStage. For example, you may have an existing IBM DataStage file-based job that will not read the default data format generated by Management Console. In this case, it may be easier for you to specify a custom data format rather than modifying your existing IBM DataStage job.

Note: A custom data format must implement the DataStageDataFormatIF interface.

Sample custom data format are provided with the CDC Replication Engine for InfoSphere® DataStage. You can extend or modify these samples to suit your environment.