Importing an MDP BE system

Use this procedure to import metadata files for M3 Metadata Publisher (MDP) Business Engine (BE) System from other MDP installations.

Before you start, complete these tasks:

  • Export the MDP BE system zip file from another MDP installation.
  • Upload the MDP BE System zip file that you wish to import.

You cannot import MDP BE System if any of these conditions are true:

  • If it was exported using an earlier versions of MDP, to avoid compatibility issues with the metadata file structure.
  • If it can already be generated on your M3 Metadata Publisher installation.
  1. Log on to LifeCycle Manager as administrator.
  2. On Applications tab, select and expand the view of Space > Grid Applicationversion where MDP is installed.
  3. Select MDP > MDP BE System > Import MDP BE System. The Import MDP BE System Package window is displayed.
  4. Select the MDP BE System package to import to MDP.
  5. Click Next.
  6. On the Summary page, review and verify the completeness of the information.
  7. Click Finish to complete the task.
  8. When the task is finished, a dialog indicating the successful registration is displayed. Click OK or click View log. You can also go to the Logs tab to view the log file.

    The MDP BE System metadata is now imported and available as a new node under M3 Metadata Publisher and its metadata will be accessible in the MDP Client.