Here, we are going to discuss one such application called Data Upload and how it is different from other ETL tools in the same ballpark.
The Data Upload app is the application designed and developed by OQCT to help Salesforce use to import data onto their Salesforce database in an efficient, fast, and safe way.
The application aims at making the data upload process easier and simpler. With a few simple clicks, it allows you to upload specific data files (CSV and Excel files) into particular custom and standard Salesforce objects.
The application allows you to insert, update, upsert, and delete the records to manage the data in your Salesforce org. The application provides you with an additional feature of rollback that helps you in correcting all mistakes you might make while uploading your files.
Here are some of the major features of the Data Upload application that help you in importing your files:
Depending on the processes to be performed and the needs of your company, different Salesforce ETL tools are developed for Salesforce users. You can either resort to manual upload or use platforms like Excel import tool, Dataloader.io, and tools like Data Import Wizard which are developed by Salesforce itself.
However, there is a difference between these tools and the Data Upload app. We can understand this difference by looking into specific parameters as mentioned below:
This is one feature that no other ETL tool will provide you with. As the name suggests, the rollback feature allows you to undo an upload if you commit an error while importing your data.
The rollback and delete feature help you in keeping your database organized with only the records that are needed.
Most ETL tools are concerned with data management only. Their scope is fairly limited. On the other hand, the Data Upload app makes sure that your data completely safe, without the risk of unauthorized access, data leak, and other relevant threats.
Also, it allows the Admin to give specific user permissions to restrict the Salesforce objects into which a user can import data.
The user interface of the Data Upload app is such that a user with very little to no technical knowledge can easily import files into the Salesforce database. A few simple clicks will help you carry out almost every import process, which is not the case in most ETL tools for Salesforce.
Almost every ETL tool needs you to map the fields manually while getting your data uploaded. The Data Upload app frees you with this burden by automatically mapping all your fields and shows you the same as you upload your data files.
You can change specific fields to suit your needs before going ahead with the upload.
If you are looking for a native Salesforce application that allows you to import data files while ensuring the safety of your data in a simple and straightforward way, Data Upload is the best option you can consider for your organization.