The Record Linkage Handbook provides essential information on all aspects of the Record Linkage Process, enabling you to use it efficiently. In this section, you will find an overview of the topics Steps, Configuration, Runner, and Log.
Steps
Before you start, you should review the steps article. Here you´ll find important information you need to successfully begin your first Record Linkage project.
Configuration
Configuration is the starting point for matching records. Here you define:
- Source and target modules
- Thresholds for matches
- Mapping setting (fields, weighting, and algorithms)
- Actions for matches or non-matches
With careful configuration, you ensure the matching is precise and efficient.
Runner
The runner organizes the execution of your configurations. It manages:
- Status such as queued, running and done
- The order of executions
- Metadata for each calculation
You can stop the process at any time if adjustments are necessary.
Log
The log stores the results of calculations. It shows:
- Similarity scores between source and target records
- Field-level differences
- Status: Match, Potential Match, No Match
Here you can manually review potential matches and perform actions such as Link or Create as Target Record.