Workflow Generation
Generate a workflow from a plan, and then run the workflow to perform data subset, data masking, and data generation operations.
You can generate and start a workflow in a single step.
When you generate a workflow, the PowerCenter Repository Service generates mappings for the workflow. When you start a workflow, the PowerCenter Integration Service performs the data masking, data subset, and data generation tasks defined in the plan. You can select the PowerCenter Integration Service to run the workflow.
You can view the status of generated workflows or the load configuration on the Monitor view.
Generating a Workflow
After you create a plan, generate a workflow. The PowerCenter Repository Service generates the mappings to include in the workflow.
1. In a project click Execute to access the plans in the project.
2. Select a plan from the list.
3. Click Actions > Generate Workflow.
4. Choose whether to run it immediately or to generate the workflow later.
Export to HP ALM
You can export flat file results of a plan in TDM to an HP ALM server. You must enable and configure test tool integration before you can export the results.
Enter the test tool integration settings when you define the plan settings. TDM runs a separate job in the same workflow to copy the flat file to the HP ALM server in addition to the TDM server. The test tool integration job creates a test resource folder in the HP ALM server and appends the plan name and the job ID to the folder name.
You must run the workflow from Test Data Manager. The test tool integration job does not run if you run the workflow from the PowerCenter client.
Note: You cannot export a flat file from TDM if you enable version control on the HP ALM server. You must disable version control and then run the TDM workflow.
Data Masking Plans and Workflows