# Using Datasets in Deployment: Transferring configuration data between DTAP instances

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**Created:** [May 30, 2024, 11:29am UTC](https://community.novulo.com/t/using-datasets-in-deployment-transferring-configuration-data-between-dtap-instances/205 "2024-05-30T11:29:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 3, 2024, 10:05am UTC](https://community.novulo.com/t/using-datasets-in-deployment-transferring-configuration-data-between-dtap-instances/205/5 "2024-07-03T10:05:30Z")

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Hi,

Let’s take Activity templates as an example.

First you get the Basic dataset from Deployment into your test or develop application. Since this will be the source of your OTAP distribution line.

Best practise is to subscribe to this dataset in Deployment.

> **Subscribe to a dataset**
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> ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex008/uploads/novulo/original/1X/ac73ebe05e2e747990538fa97de37512ea94cf61.png)  
> Click on this dataset \> Subscriptions \> and add your test/dev application to the list.  
> Then go to your application \> Subscriptions \> **select** the dataset you want to install and click on:  
> ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex008/uploads/novulo/original/1X/564d17b3d35c3e693bf00567568c140b12edbcb7.png)
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> A new installation will be added with the type: datasets.  
> _Important note: when you already started an application update, the dataset will be added to this installation._

When you have the export in your application you can start preparing it for Otap distribution.

> **Prepare OTAP Datasets**
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> Go to Exportdefinitions \> [Basis][Ind] Export individueel Activiteitsjabloon \> [edit]  
> Set Save to app server to yes
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> ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex008/uploads/novulo/original/1X/406723c695ec5f4f5513aeb505c29e679001d1af.png)
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> The overview “Export to deployment” will appear
> 
> ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex008/uploads/novulo/original/1X/0f36c2cb916dd96b39a6ce4754757060c6942385.png)  
> Click on + to create your specific dataset - _think about the Naming convention you want to use._
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> ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex008/uploads/novulo/original/1X/44da2dfc08d08eb26822b0679b80fd9b3d10a6c1.png)
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> 1. Fill in the Description (fi: Activiteitsjabloon - Opdrachtbevestiging naar klant (Weborder)
> 2. Fill in the Filename in Deployment (could be the same as description)
> 3. Click on Add new data source.  
> Safe
> 
> Now go to the parameter and click op Generate.
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> ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex008/uploads/novulo/original/1X/2956dcf5c61c948c98e2b13ed984c96622eb97ab.png)  
> Edit the New Value to make your selection which activity template(s) you want to be part of the dataset.

Once you have your export in Deployment, you can add your Acceptance and Production applications as subscriptions. See Subscribe to a dataset in this article.

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