Question

what is data loader in salesforce

Answer 1

Importing external data into an enterprise software system is a fairly common requirement e.g. you have an excel spreadsheet from another team, or a CSV export from another system, and you need this data in Salesforce. Salesforce Data Loader is a client application for the bulk import or export of data between Salesforce and external sources. Here's are its key features and uses:

1. Purpose: It allows users to mass import, update, delete, or export Salesforce records.
2. Data formats: It can handle CSV files, as well as database connections.
3. Operations: Supports insert, update, upsert, delete, and export operations.
4. User interface: Offers both a graphical user interface and a command-line interface.
5. Automation: Can be scheduled for automatic data loads.
6. Large data sets: Designed to handle large volumes of data efficiently.
7. Data mapping: Allows users to map fields between Salesforce and external data sources.
8. Error logging: Provides detailed error logs for troubleshooting failed operations.
9. Security: Adheres to Salesforce's security and permission settings.
10. Compatibility: Works with various Salesforce editions, including Enterprise, Unlimited, and Developer.