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Moving from Developer Tools to Data Loader

By Prachi Bhatia posted 10-21-2024 14:03

  

In this Table Talk, we will explore the fundamental advantages of transitioning from Developer Tools to Data Loader, showcasing its streamlined processes and improved user interface for optimal operational efficiency. 

Zuora’s Data Loader is a dynamic tool designed for robust data management within the Zuora platform. This powerful tool enables users to efficiently migrate and manage large volumes of data across various Zuora objects, such as accounts, subscriptions, and orders, enhancing data integrity and accuracy. With features like rapid data importing, advanced data management services, and integrated audit trails, Data Loader simplifies complex data tasks and ensures compliance with best practices. 

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Introduction to Data Loader

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Zuora's Data Loader introduces a streamlined, efficient platform for integrating data from various applications into the Zuora ecosystem. The tool has the following benefits:

  1. Advanced Data Management Service - Simplifies and streamlines the process of moving data from other apps and systems. 
  2. Rapid Data Importing and Updating - Allows users to rapidly import and update massive amounts of data across several Zuora objects, including accounts, subscriptions, and orders. 
  3. Improves Data Accuracy & Integrity - Its user-friendly interface, data mapping, and built-in data fix operations, decreases the time and effort for data management chores.


Data Loader Benefits

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  • Designed infrastructure for large-scale data ingestion.
  • Single navigational entry point is available for managing all data imports.
  • Data Management UI for ingesting and importing CSV files.
  • Process queue is enabled to monitor and terminate the process as needed.
  • Validations of data and processes.
  • Field mapping facility connecting the target and source.
  • Present and returned errors in a Review Errors User Interface (kept 30 days).
  • Resubmit and fix mistakes inline. 
  • Integrated audit trail at the fundamental level.
  • Get alerts or notifications when a process is finished.
  • Granular-level permissions are used to facilitate persona-driven upload, correct, and accept activities.


Advantages of Data Loader Over Developer Tools

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  • Object coverage
  • Validations during run time
  • In-line fixes
  • Built within Zuora UI
  • Access control
  • Rollback and Revert option
  • Audit Trail
  • Options for selecting Delimiters
  • Dynamic column mapping


Data Loader Demonstration

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Moving from Developer Tools to Data Loader

In this demonstration we also covered 

  1. Best Practices
    • Import, Update, Cancel and Delete Job
    • Reaching out to support
  2. Support Objects
  3. Known Limitations

In this session, we also shared the Data Loader product roadmap. Watch to learn more


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