Create a parameter file conversion task to convert PowerCenter parameter files to Cloud Data Integration parameter files.
Before you create a parameter file conversion task, make sure that all the necessary permissions are assigned to your role. For information on assigning the required permissions, see the Asset Permissions topic.
The following video shows you how to create a parameter file conversion task:
1On the left navigation menu, click New.
The New Asset dialog box appears.
2Click Parameter File Conversion Task, and then click Create.
The New Parameter File Conversion Task page appears.
Parameter file conversion tasks are not associated with a repository or domain.
3Enter the required information as shown in the following table:
Property
Description
Task Name
Name of the parameter file conversion task.
Description
(Optional) Description of the conversion task.
Task Location
Click Browse, and select the project or folder location where you want to create the parameter file conversion task.
Project Name
The Data Integration project name that you want to append to the CDI parameter file.
The parameter scopes inside a CDI parameter file start with a project name. The selected project name will be appended to the parameter scopes inside the CDI parameter file.
Runtime Environment
The name of the runtime environment where you want to run the task.
PowerCenter Parameter File Location
Location of the PowerCenter parameter file that you want to convert. Make sure that the location is accessible from the Secure Agent.
The location must contain the file name and extension (.ZIP). Make sure that the Secure Agent user has read, write, and execute access to this location and the ZIP file contains the PowerCenter parameter files.
Conversion Input File Location
Location of the conversion input file.
The conversion input file template is available in the following location:
Configure this file to map the PowerCenter parameter and connection names to the Data Integration parameter and connection names. Save the template in a shared directory which is accessible from the Secure Agent.
4Click Validate Locations.
On successful validation, you can save the task.
5Do one of the following:
- Click Save and Close to save the parameter file conversion task.
- Click Save and Run to save the parameter file conversion task and run it immediately.
The parameter file conversion task is created. You can view the list of conversion tasks in the Explore > All Tasks page. Use the Type filter to filter and view all the available conversion tasks.
Note: A parameter file is a list of parameters and variables and their associated values. These values define properties for PowerCenter mappings, mapplets, sessions, and workflows. The conversion task applies these values when you run a mapping that uses the parameter file.
