How to join BL.INK and Flat File
Discover how to join BL.INK with Flat File for integrated analysis.
WITH DATA VIRTUALITY PIPES
Replicate BL.INK and Flat File data into one target storage and analyze it with your BI Tool.

About BL.INK
BL.INK is a short link management platform that enables businesses to make smarter use of their links by creating custom-branded short links using actual words, in order to manage their brand identity.
About Flat File
A flat file is a database typically stored on host computer systems as unstructured files. To manipulate and access the structure of the data, the files must first be read completely in the computer's memory. The file is written out completely to the host file system after completion of the database operations. Flat files are often plain text or binary files.
DATA VIRTUALITY OFFERS TWO PIPES SOLUTIONS
depending on your needs.

Pipes
Easy and reliable data replication in the cloud
Pipes enables you to move data from any data source to your target storage or data warehouse on schedule. Integrate your data with just a few clicks and without any coding.

Pipes Professional
Advanced data replication hosted in the cloud or on-premises
Pipes Professional enables you to transform and model your data with SQL before replication. Customize your data pipelines and build data models across sources in 80% less time.
Pipes Professional features include:
- Cloud/On-Premises Hosting
- Complex Data Transformations
- Advanced Jobs & Schedules
- Multiple Target Storages
- Custom Extraction Definitions
- Job Dependencies
- SQL Modelling Layer
- Complex Replication Types
- Custom Job Triggers