Creating Synchronization Jobs
Jobs automate the process of data synchronization between your sources and targets.
Understanding Jobs
A job defines:
- When to run (schedule)
- What to synchronize (data selection)
- How to transform (mapping)
- Where to send (target)
Creating a New Job
- Navigate to Jobs section
- Click "Create New Job"
- Configure job settings
- Set up schedule
- Select source and mapping
- Define target
Job Types
Scheduled Jobs
- Run at specific times
- Periodic execution
- Calendar-based scheduling
Event-Triggered Jobs
- Run on specific events
- Real-time synchronization
- Conditional execution
Manual Jobs
- Run on-demand
- Testing purposes
- One-time synchronization
Job Configuration
Schedule Settings
- Frequency
- Start time
- End time
- Time zone
- Retry settings
Data Selection
- Full sync
- Incremental sync
- Filter criteria
- Batch size
Error Handling
- Retry attempts
- Error notifications
- Fallback actions
- Logging level
Monitoring and Management
Job Status
- Active/Inactive
- Last run status
- Next scheduled run
- Success/failure rate
Performance Metrics
- Execution time
- Data volume
- Error rate
- Resource usage
Best Practices
- Start with test jobs
- Monitor performance
- Set up notifications
- Regular maintenance
- Document configurations
Troubleshooting
Common issues and solutions:
- Schedule conflicts
- Resource constraints
- Network issues
- Data validation errors
Next Steps
After setting up jobs:
- Monitor job execution
- Review logs
- Optimize performance
- Set up alerts