Data Courier 101 Flashcards
What is Data Courier?
Hyperspace Utility to move static records or custom category list from one environment to another.
What are the TMC Data Courier Environments (4)?
REL
TST
PRD
AMB
What is a CID (community ID)?
Internal, Epic-Assigned ID
Where can you find the CID?
record viewer, item #11
What # are the CID’s between environments?
REL = 320 TST = 220 PRD = 120
When can .1 be out of sync?
erx - medispan,
emp - users,
ser - providers
When previewing a record, why is the .1 grayed out?
.1 is sent, but a new # is assigned to prevent duplicate records
What is the local id?
.1 master file, unique for given file, not necessarily the same across environments
What is category number?
value of each category entry
unique per item
necessarily the same between environments
What is a CID?
generally item #11
unique for master file and/or category item
Unique in creation environment
What is sent via Data Courier?
Static data
What are the (4) data courier challenges?
Not all static files are enabled
CIDS must sync between environments
DC cannot guarantee .1 preservation
Cannot undo once files are sent
How do you pull records individually?
INI and record ID
How do you pull a range of records?
r.xxx:xxx
How do you pull multiple records?
Load from File: flat file
Load from packet: pull a previous package
What is the name and location of the data courier file maker?
DC File Maker
Onechart Document Repository
Where are flat files saved?
/epic/updates/dc/filename.txt
Preview Current displays differences in what color?
RED
Preview Current validates what data?
Current changes
Evaluate Records is useful for what?
evaluating dependancies for the entire package
Evaluate Records displays difference in what color?
Orange
Records containing links to other records are called?
Dependancies
What are Networked items?
Items that stores the record ID to another master file
When do you calculate dependancies?
After previewing the records
Will Not Be Triggered RED?
records do NOT exist in destination, data courier CANNOT send
How do you fix RED items?
Build in destination, sync CID’s, preview and calculate dependancies
Will be Triggered BLACK?
Records do NOT exist in destination, and WILL be sent
Existing Records-will NOT be Triggered PURPLE?
Records already exist, preview to verify and update as needed (right click to add to package)
Existing Non-Enabled Records-will NOT be Triggered (GREEN)?
Non-enabled static records, will NOT be sent. If the record must be updated, you must do it manually in each environment.
Existing Epic Released Records-Will not be Triggered (BLUE)?
Epic standard records standard in each area.
Steps to reconcile dependancies?
Evaluate changes, contact builder, sync CIDs
What technology does evaluate records use to compare selected records?
Proactive Query
How do you change the DC path?
select EDIT
What do you put in the Mandatory Comment Field?
Heat #, brief description, INI
How do you verify the package was sent properly?
Packages Sent Activity
What columns do you see under packages sent/received (7)?
Package ID Date/Time User Name Package Type Destinations Status Comment
What do you use the Package Report for?
detailed report about package
complete list of categories/records sent
any errors
What items do you provide to your administrator when errors occur (6)?
Package ID, Date/time package sent, source and destination environments, Package error or message error, INI & Item & Value, Error that occurred
INI files for Data Courier configuration?
EGC & ECI
What is item protection?
Locks items and forces changes made in REL
What is item protection exclusion?
Allows certain items to be “unlocked” for changes
What is record creation?
Refer to TMC Data Migration document for record creation prohibits
What are the four benefits of data courier?
Allows, eliminates, controls, maintains
Allows build in non-production environment
Eliminates need to manually build in each environment
Controls the data sent between environments
Maintains integrity when moving data
