What are the various types of transformation in Informatica PowerCenter?

In Informatica PowerCenter, transformations are used to manipulate and transform data as it moves through the data integration process. Here are the various types of transformations: 1. *Active Transformation*: Modifies data in real-time, using SQL or Java code. 2. *Aggregator Transformation*: Performs aggregate functions like SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN. 3. *Expression Transformation*: Evaluates expressions and calculates new values. 4. *Filter Transformation*: Filters data based on conditions. 5. *Joiner Transformation*: Combines data from multiple sources. 6. *Lookup Transformation*: Retrieves data from a lookup table. 7. *Mapper Transformation*: Maps data from one format to another. 8. *Rank Transformation*: Assigns a rank to data based on a specified column. 9. *Router Transformation*: Routes data to different targets based on conditions. 10. *Sorter Transformation*: Sorts data in ascending or descending order. 11. *Union Transformation*: Combines data from multiple sources into a single output. 12. *XML Transformation*: Transforms XML data into relational data. 13. *Data Masking Transformation*: Masks sensitive data for security. 14. *Data Validation Transformation*: Validates data against predefined rules. These transformations can be used alone or in combination to achieve complex data transformations and integrations. Note: Informatica PowerCenter offers additional transformations, such as Web Service, Java, and Python transformations, which allow for more advanced data processing and integration capabilities. read less