When you configure a mapping to describe the flow of data from source and target, you can also add transformations to transform data. A transformation includes field rules to define incoming fields. Links visually represent how data moves through the data flow.

After you create a mapping, you can run the mapping or you can deploy the mapping in a

mapping

task. The

mapping

task allows you to process data based on the data flow logic defined in a mapping.

Use the

Mapping

task wizard to create a

mapping

task. When you create a

mapping

task, you select the mapping for the task to use.

If you configured parameters, which are placeholders for information, in a mapping, you can define the parameters in the

mapping

task. Defining parameters provides additional flexibility and allows you to use the same mapping in multiple

mapping

tasks. For example, you can use a parameter for a source connection in a mapping, and then define the source connection when you configure the

mapping

task.

When you create a

mapping

task, you can associate the task with a schedule to run it at specified times or on regular intervals. Or, you can run it manually. You can also configure advanced session properties. You can monitor tasks that are currently running in the activity monitor and view details about completed tasks in the activity log.