does merge stage simulate both left outer and inner join?

[srinivas.nettalam]

Please let me know whether merge stage allows left outer join and inner join.

[tbharathkumar]

Yes, assuming primary link as left link (i.e left table), select options Keep/drop for unmatched records.

[ds@tcs]

Yes.. By using Merge stage we can perform inner join and left outer join

[ray.wurlod]

Use a Join stage for "true" joins. Use Merge stage for a "master and updates" model which allows you to detect unmatched masters.