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Task flow for using IMS Connector

To use IMS Connector, create a source connection, mapping, and optional mapping task. Also create a target connection if one is not already defined.
Before you begin, in the Administrator, you must complete the prerequisite tasks. See Prerequisite tasks for using IMS Connector for more information.
    1In Administrator, create a source connection with the type of IMS. Test the connection.
    Alternatively, you can create a source connection in Data Integration when you configure a mapping.
    IMS Connector uses this connection to move source metadata anddata from PowerExchange.
    2Create a target connection that has a supported target type, if one is not already defined.
    3In Data Integration, configure a mapping. Validate the mapping and then save it. Optionally, create a mapping task.
    4Run the mapping or mapping task manually, or create a schedule to run the mapping task on a recurring basis. For more information, see Running a mapping task.
    5Monitor the job status for the mapping task instance. For more information, see Monitoring a mapping task.
    If a job has the status of Failed or Warning, check the session log for related error or informational messages. Then try to correct the issues that caused the failure and restart the mapping or mapping task.