Core Platform Features

Data Migration Tool

The Data Migration Tool is used to transfer configuration data between two instances.

Transferring data involves taking data from a source database and migrating the data to a destination database. For example, during an implementation, the Data Migration Tool is used to transfer data from a development environment to a testing environment. After testing is complete, the data can then be migrated again from the testing environment to a production environment. The same migration file can be used for both transfers, depending on the results of the testing effort, to help speed deployment.

The Migration Tool user interface simplifies this process by performing many of the major migration tasks behind the scenes. In addition, a new functional object named “WBI Reports” is added which allows you to transfer report definitions from one Cognos server to another along with all related data from the Infor HCM Workforce Management tables.

DBLookup Enhancements

The DBLookup control has the following new usability enhancements:

  • DBLookup fields are now typeable by default. This reduces the required configuration and improves the performance of DBLookup searches.
  • DBLookup pop-up windows can now be configured to open unpopulated, without displaying any records. This significantly reduces the time required to open this window and reduces the load on the server. The user is prompted to enter search criteria and click Find to display matching records.
  • Maintenance forms can be configured to initially open unpopulated, without displaying any records. The user is prompted to enter search criteria and click Find to display matching records. This prevents retrieving data from the server when the form is initially displayed, which significantly improves system performance and prevents executing complex database queries unnecessarily.

Fixpack Installer

The Fixpack Installer is a GUI-based tool that automates the Workbrain database and the Workforce Performance Fixpack upgrade processes. The tool allows you to upgrade the Workbrain Intelligence component and the Workbrain database from a WB4.1 Fixpack, WB 5.0 base, or WB5.0 Fixpack release to the latest WB 5.0 Fixpack release.