Part III: Data Discovery with Informatica Developer > Data Object Profiles > Synchronizing a Relational Data Object
  

Synchronizing a Relational Data Object

You can synchronize external data source changes of a relational data source with its data object in Informatica Developer. External data source changes include adding, changing, and removing columns, and changes to rules.
    1. In the Object Explorer view, select a relational data object.
    2. Right-click and select Synchronize.
    A message prompts you to confirm the action.
    3. To complete the synchronization process, click OK. Click Cancel to cancel the process.
    If you click OK, a synchronization process status message appears.
    4. When you see a Synchronization complete message, click OK.
    The message displays a summary of the metadata changes made to the data object.