Services Integration Framework (SIF) Flashcards

What is the role of the SIF 'ProcessBatch' API call in MDM Hub operations?

Answer: It triggers a specific batch job such as Stage, Load, Match, or Merge on demand

ProcessBatch initiates MDM Hub batch processes like Stage, Load, Match, or Merge programmatically through SIF.

In SIF, what does the 'SearchQuery' API return when no matching records are found?

Answer: An empty result set with a success status, not an exception

SearchQuery returns an empty result set with a success response when no records match the criteria, rather than throwing an exception.

Which SIF API call is specifically used to unmerge (split) two previously merged records in Informatica MDM Hub?

Answer: UnmergeRecords

UnmergeRecords is the SIF API that separates previously merged records and restores them to independent records.

What is the maximum number of records typically returned by a single SIF SearchQuery call by default in Informatica MDM Hub?

Answer: 200

By default, SIF SearchQuery returns up to 200 records, though this limit can be configured in the Hub Server properties.

Which SIF transport mode allows the MDM Hub to process requests asynchronously using a JMS queue?

Answer: Asynchronous JMS transport

SIF supports asynchronous message delivery through JMS queues, allowing callers to submit requests without waiting for an immediate response.

In SIF, what is the purpose of the 'RecordKeys' element in a request?

Answer: It identifies which specific records to target in the Hub by providing their primary key values

RecordKeys provides the primary key values that uniquely identify the specific records to be acted upon in a SIF request.

When using SIF to perform a cross-reference lookup, which API would you use to retrieve all source system contributions for a golden record?

Answer: GetXrefRecords

GetXrefRecords retrieves all cross-reference records (source system contributions) that contribute to a given golden record.