Creating a New Data Sync Project

Creating a New Data Sync Project

  1. Click the Switches menu.
  2. In the Navigation pane, click Switches.
  3. Depending on the amount of records you have within your database, the list may not readily populate. To populate the list, perform one of the following actions:
    • Within the search box, type any portion of the record and then click the magnifying glass.
    • Click the Show All
  1. Once the list populates, double-click the record to open the General – Switch window.
  2. Click the Data Sync drop down button and select add data sync. A new window opens labeled General – Import. Complete the following fields (required fields are marked with as asterisk (*)):
    • Project Name* – type the project name.
    • Switch Name* – click on the drop-down arrow to access a list and from the list; select the switch with which you wish to sync.
    • Script Name* – click the drop-down arrow to access a list and from the list, select the script needed to perform the sync.
    • Action* – click the drop-down arrow to access a list and from the list, select one of the sync types: Port, Number Plan, Number Plan Listing, Feature Key Maps, Configured Sets, Hunt Group Members, Switch Speed Dial, Switch Hunt Group Members.
    • Auto Update – click the field to insert a checkmark in the box allowing auto-update.
    • Description – type a project description.
    • Comparison Type – click the drop-down arrow to access a list and from the list, select one of the following options:
    • Compare All – compares everything in/out of the database.
    • Ignore Not In Switch – ignores records in CAIRS that are not in the switch.
  1. At this point, you should save your progress, within the Actions ribbon group, click Save (save and stay) to continue working with the sync or Save & Close (save and exit) to return to the Switch