This chapter describes the core functionality of DATPROF File Masking. It is divided into logical sections, which mimic the layout of functionality in the application itself. This chapter serves as an introduction and guide for the rest of the manual

This manual assumes that the user has some basis knowledge and/or experience in working with Windows (or Linux) console applications and has knowledge of databases and Structured Query Language (SQL).

General instructions

Creating an anonymized data files involves, in very general terms, performing the following steps:

  • Creating a configuration file


  • Running the masking job

General instructions

Creating an anonymized data files involves, in very general terms, performing the following steps:

  • Creating a configuration file


  • Running the masking job