Merge Join

Data grid

The Data grid step allows you to enter a static list of rows in a grid. This is usually done for testing, reference or demo purposes.

Options

Meta tab: You can specify the field metadata (output specification) of the data
Data tab: This grid contains the data. Everything is entered in String format so make sure you use the correct format masks in the metadata tab.

Drag the Data Grid step onto the canvas.
Open the Data Grid properties dialog box.
Ensure the following details are configured, as outlined below:

The Merge Join step performs a classic merge join between data sets with data coming from two different input steps. Join options include INNER, LEFT OUTER, RIGHT OUTER, and FULL OUTER.

Drag the Merge Join step onto the canvas.
Open the Merge Join properties dialog box.
Select various Join Types to view the resulting dataset

Obviously you need to join on a unique key(s)

Click the Run button in the Canvas Toolbar.
Click on the Dummy step Preview tab:

INNER Join

LEFT OUTER Join

RIGHT OUTER Join

FULL OUTER Join

Now give it a go with the 'Merge Streams' scenario ..