Type 2 SCDs - Creating another dimension record. A Type 2 SCD retains the full history of values. When the value of a chosen attribute changes, the current record is closed. A new record is created with the changed data values and this new record becomes the current record.
How is SCD Type 2 implemented?
SCD Type 2 methodology is implemented where historical data is maintained in the Dimension table. This method doesn't overwrites the old data in the dimension table with the new data, perhaps it keeps the previous data and new data with proper versioning using Flags or Timestamps.
What are the 3 types of SCD?
What are the types of SCD?
- Type 0 – Fixed Dimension. No changes allowed, dimension never changes.
- Type 1 – No History. Update record directly, there is no record of historical values, only current state.
- Type 2 – Row Versioning. ...
- Type 3 – Previous Value column. ...
- Type 4 – History Table. ...
- Type 6 – Hybrid SCD.
