Data Management Overview

Data Refresh

Data refresh is the process of updating an existing target tenant with data from a selected source tenant. Data is copied from the source tenant and restored to the target tenant, overwriting all content. Data refresh is typically used to move content from a production tenant to a test or development tenant. Refresh of the production tenant is not allowed.

For more information on what is copied and not copied by a data refresh, see Data Refresh Details.

Data Replication

The data replication feature enables you to define sets of data in a highly flexible manner, and then copy that data to several targets, including the Infor Data Lake and an FTP directory. You can also schedule updates for the replication set where only the data changes will be replicated. Once copied, the data can be analyzed, used for backup purposes, and so on.

For more information, see Data replication overview.

Web Service APIs

Landmark provides web service APIs for all Landmark business class data and actions that enable you to programmatically retrieve or update data. These web services are based on standard SOAP/WSDL and REST/JSON formats, and are accessible through the Infor ION API Gateway.

Every field of every screen of every Infor Landmark-based application is accessible through the ION API Gateway. This includes user-defined fields and user-defined business classes configured with Configuration Console. You can also define your own web services for access Landmark data.

For more information, see the Infor Landmark Technology Runtime Web Services Reference Guide.

Database Verification and Review

Through the Landmark Administration Console, you can verify the integrity of the database and you can check the count of records in the database.

Import/Export of Landmark Database Files

You can import and export data into Landmark through the Landmark Administration Console. The Export from Database form allows you to export the data from a single business class, and then import that into a Landmark system. In addition, you can use the Export from Database form to create a CSV template file for a business class. This file can then be populated with data and imported through the Import to Database form.

Import/Export of Landmark Work Files

The Export from Work File and Import to Work File forms in the Landmark Administration Console enable you to retrieve the data in a work file and to prepare data for import into a Landmark application. Once you import the work file, you can use the application's data interface function to import the data into the application.

Update LOB Files

Large database object files (LOBs), such as those for images or resumes, can be resource intensive and thus can benefit from special handling. The Landmark Administration Console provides a means to load such files more efficiently than if you were to load them one by one through an application form.

Analytic Cube Refresh

For up-to-date reports that are based off of analytic cubes, you must update the data and dimensions of those cubes. The Landmark Administration Console provides a means of performing the reload and refresh of cubes. Through the Landmark Administration Console, you can also export cube data for debugging or troubleshooting purposes.