Chapter 1, Getting Started with Pentaho Data Integration, serves as an introduction to PDI, presenting the tool. This chapter includes instructions for installing PDI and gives you the opportunity to play with the graphical designer (Spoon).
Chapter 2, Getting Started with Transformations, explains the fundamentals of working with transformations, including learning the simplest ways of transforming data and getting familiar with the process of designing, debugging, and testing a Transformation. This chapter also explains the basics of handling errors.
Chapter 3, Creating Basic Task Flows, serves as an introduction to the processes in PDI. Through the creation of simple Jobs, you will learn what Jobs are and what they ...
