Onboarding Data from Mainframe Data Files (COBOL Copybook)

Creating a Mainframe Data Files Source

For creating a Mainframe Datafiles source, see $link[page,279634,auto$]. Ensure that the Source Type selected is Mainframe Data Files.

Mainframe Datafiles Configuration

Configuring File Mappings

$inline[badge,NOTE,primary]You can configure the File Mappings by uploading the Copybook file and providing the Source Data file details.

To configure the File Mappings using the Copybook file, perform the following steps:

1. Click Add Table.
2. Enter the following fields in the Copybook Details section:

Configure the Data File Details

Enter the following details in the Source Data Files section for configuring the data files.

4. Enter the following details in the Target Table Configuration section:

5. Click Save and Crawl Schema to save the schema.

Edit the Schema and View Sample Data

To edit the schema and view the sample data, perform the following steps:

1. Under File Mappings tab, enter the following details:

2. Click Save Schema to save the schema successfully.
3. Click Sample Data to view the sample data.

Configuring a Mainframe Datafiles Table

For configuring a Mainframe Data Files Table, see Configuring a Table.