Merge pull request #5309 from segmentio/protocols-wh-datatypes

Protocols data type definitions and impact on WH

Author: forstisabella

src/connections/storage/warehouses/faq.md

@@ -62,6 +62,13 @@ Protocols customers can also use [Transformations](/docs/protocols/transform/) t
 
 > **Note**: Transformations are currently limited to event, property and trait name changes, and do **not** apply to historical data.
 
+## Can I change the data type of a column in the warehouse?
+
+Yes. Data types are set up in your warehouse based on the first value that comes in from a source, but you can request the support team to update the data type by reaching out to [Segment support](https://app.segment.com/workspaces?contact=1){:target="_blank”}. To learn more, check out Segment's [Data Types](/docs/connections/storage/warehouses/schema/#schema-evolution-and-compatibility) documentation.
+
+## Can the data type definitions in Protocols be enforced in a warehouse schema?
+
+The data type definitions in Protocols have no impact on the warehouse schema. 
 
 ## How do I find my source slug?
 
@@ -171,7 +178,3 @@ To change the name of your schema without disruptions:
 11. Select the warehouse you disabled syncs for from the list of destinations.
 12. On the overview page for your source, select **Settings**.
 13. Enable the **Sync Data** toggle and click **Save Settings**.
-
-## Can I change the data type of a column in the warehouse?
-
-Yes, data types are set up in your warehouse based on the first value that comes in from a source. However, you can request the support team to update the data type by reaching out to [support](https://app.segment.com/workspaces?contact=1). To learn more, check out [Data Types](/docs/connections/storage/warehouses/schema/#schema-evolution-and-compatibility) section.

src/protocols/faq.md

@@ -130,6 +130,10 @@ Blocked events are blocked from sending to all Segment Destinations, including w
 
 Blocking events within a [Source Schema](/docs/connections/sources/schema/) or [Tracking Plan](/docs/protocols/tracking-plan/create/) excludes them from API call and MTU calculations, as the events are discarded before they reach the pipeline that Segment uses for calculations.
 
+### Do warehouse connectors use the data type definitions when creating a warehouse schema?
+
+Warehouse connectors don't use data type definitions for schema creation. The [data types](/docs/connections/storage/warehouses/schema/#data-types) for columns are inferred from the first event that comes in from the source.
+
 ## Protocols Transformations
 
 ### Do transformations work with Segment replays?