Test Data Manager

need to know about the files created after masking i.e, the batch,csv file,text file?

Hi Tushar, 

Which product are you asking about? One from DevTest or Test Data Manager?

Best regards,

Taylor

Hi Tushar, 

If this is regarding Test Data Manager-Fast Data Masker, here is some documentation on masking each of the file types you mentioned:

FDM general overview: 

• Mask Production Data - CA Test Data Manager - 4.2 - CA Technologies Documentation 
• Mask Stored Data - CA Test Data Manager - 4.2 - CA Technologies Documentation 

FDM best practices:

• Fast Data Masker Best Practices - CA Test Data Manager - 4.2 - CA Technologies Documentation 

Batch file:

• Masking batch file: A .bat file that includes information about the mapping file, options file, connection file, memory (start and maximum) allocation, Fast Data Masker JAR file (for a flat file), and log configuration file. 
• For example, C:\Users\abc01\AppData\Roaming\Grid-Tools\FastDataMasker\EmpMask.bat.
• Mask Data Stored in Flat Files - CA Test Data Manager - 4.2 - CA Technologies Documentation 
• Masking Functions and Parameters - CA Test Data Manager - 4.2 - CA Technologies Documentation 

CSV file:

• Mapping file: A .csv file that includes the complete information that you see in the Summary tab. 
• For example, masking columns, masking functions, and masking options. For example, C:\Users\abc01\AppData\Roaming\Grid-Tools\FastDataMasker\EmpMask.csv.
• Mask Data Stored in Flat Files - CA Test Data Manager - 4.2 - CA Technologies Documentation 
• How to create masking rules (that are placed in CSV file): Define Masking Rules - CA Test Data Manager - 4.2 - CA Technologies Documentation 

Text file:

• Options file: A .txt file that includes information about the masking options that you have used. 
• For example, C:\Users\abc01\AppData\Roaming\Grid-Tools\FastDataMasker\EmpMask_options.txt.
• Mask Data Stored in Flat Files - CA Test Data Manager - 4.2 - CA Technologies Documentation 
• How to choose your masking options (that are placed in the options text file): Masking Options - CA Test Data Manager - 4.2 - CA Technologies Documentation 

I hope this helps and answers your question. 

Best regards,

Taylor