Introducing M11101 for DTAP configuration management
Overview
M11101 is designed to streamline configuration management in applications within a DTAP environment. Configurations often comprise a combination of multiple datasets, working together to form a complete setup.
Datatypes in Configuration
Typical datatypes included in DTAP configurations are:
- Export definitions
- Import definitions
- Workflow configurations
- Data definitions for REST endpoints
- Activity templates
- Headless CMS elements
The Challenge
In large applications, managing and tracking related datasets can be complex. For example, new Headless CMS elements might depend on updated REST endpoint definitions. M11101 simplifies this by clustering datasets into a single DTAP configuration set, allowing for a unified export.
Key Features of M11101
- Dataset Clustering: Group multiple datasets into a single DTAP configuration set.
- Seamless Export: Perform one-click exports of entire configuration sets.
- Universal Compatibility: M11101 works out of the box for any datatype.
- Optional Enhancements: Small components can be added for improved usability, making it easier to link configurations, though they are not mandatory.
- Flexible Import: Exported data can be imported into any application with an import engine — M11101 is not required in the target application.
Using DTAP Configuration Sets
You can create multiple DTAP configuration sets within your application. Each set requires two key elements:
- Export Definitions: Define how each datatype will be exported.
- Datasets: Select all datasets to be included in the DTAP configuration set.
For each dataset type, you must link an export definition.
Example: If your DTAP configuration contains 7 export definitions, 3 import definitions, and 4 REST data definitions, you will need to link the corresponding export definitions for each datatype.
Setting Up a DTAP Configuration Set
Step 1: Define Export Definitions
- Navigate to Settings > DTAP Dataset Configurations.
- In panel (1), link the export definitions needed to export the desired data types.
Step 2: Link Datasets
- In panel (2), add the individual datasets to be exported.
- Ensure export definitions are correctly linked; datasets without a corresponding export definition will not be exported.
- Add comments or notes for yourself or team members as needed.
Step 3: Export the Configuration
- Use the export button at panel (3) to generate a ZIP file containing all defined data.
- This ZIP file can be imported into another Novulo application using the Import with embedded definition option (XML format).
Linking Datasets
M11101 offers two ways to link datasets to DTAP configuration sets:
- From the DTAP Configuration: Directly add datasets within the DTAP configuration interface.
- From the Dataset: Link a dataset to a DTAP configuration set from its own record view.
M11101 natively supports import and export definitions. Additional components or new revisions can be created to support other record types, but these are not included by default.
Community Contributions
For integrations beyond the standard datatypes, you can develop and share custom components that implement this functionality. Feel free to post these contributions in the relevant community thread.
With M11101, managing and exporting complex configurations within DTAP environments becomes straightforward and efficient. Start clustering your datasets today for better control and seamless deployment!
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