A dependency is a many-to-one data relationship where one or more attributes determine the value of another attribute within a single entity. After data is imported into a repository, review the results by examining each potential dependency found.
There are two types of dependencies:
- Discovered—found as a potential dependency but not yet reviewed for validity.
- Permanent—reviewed and verified.
A discovered dependency is considered a potential dependency until you validate it as permanent.
How Dependency Analysis Works
When you import data, Trillium automatically analyzes it for dependencies, identified as potential or discovered.
The following steps outline the process for examining and validating dependencies: