DATPROF Subset Manual

Subset is a proprietary data subsetting tool designed to shrink production datasets for use in development, testing, QA, and training environments.

In simple terms, Subset processes large amounts of structured data and creates smaller, representative datasets that meet testing standards.

Traditionally, businesses copy entire production databases to test environments, which leads to:

• Slowness: Backing up and restoring large databases consumes significant time.

• High Costs: Testing databases must match the size of production databases, increasing storage expenses.

• Inflexibility: Multiple testing databases exacerbate time and cost issues.

Subset addresses these challenges by:

• Simplifying the Export Process: Streamlining the extraction of smaller datasets.

• Providing an Intuitive Interface: Enabling developers to create custom subsetting templates easily.

• Improving Efficiency: Faster than traditional backups and allows for multiple, smaller test databases at a fraction of the cost.

• Reducing Risk: Testers can execute pre-configured subsetting commands without needing direct database access.

• Reducing Costs: Subset significantly reduces costs associated with traditional methods of preparing test data by addressing key pain points:

  • Storage Costs:
    Traditional approaches require test databases to be as large as production databases, leading to high storage expenses. With Subset, only a fraction of the data is needed, reducing storage requirements and associated costs.

  • Infrastructure Costs:
    Smaller datasets allow for lighter test environments, meaning less powerful (and less expensive) hardware or cloud resources can be used.

  • Operational Costs:
    Subset accelerates data preparation, saving valuable time for IT teams and reducing the labor costs associated with managing large backups and restores.

  • Scalability Savings:
    Subset makes it feasible to maintain multiple test environments without multiplying storage and resource costs, as only smaller datasets are required.

Subset transforms the way data is managed for testing, offering a faster, more cost-effective, and flexible solution.

About This Manual

This manual provides a comprehensive guide to the features, functionality, and options available to Subset developers. It equips users with the knowledge to maximize the software's potential.

• What’s Included:
  A detailed explanation of the tool’s capabilities, but not an FAQ or knowledge base. For known issues, refer to our separate knowledge base on the documentation site.

• Navigation:
  Use the left-hand index to browse topics or the search bar to find specific information.

If any information is missing, please contact us with your suggestions. We’re dedicated to improving the quality and clarity of our documentation.

Additional training is available via DATPROF Subset Training, designed to complement this manual and enhance your understanding of the software.

The manual is continuously updated. Use the version selector at the top-right of the page to access the relevant material.