3.2 Preparation of program for automated data take on

This topic explains the preparation of program for automated data take on.

The next step on completion of the data preparation is the preparation of an interface program for the import of the data into the system. The steps involved includes:

• Preparation of the conversion program
• Testing of the conversion program
• Sign off on the conversion program

Preparation of the conversion program

The conversion could be either from:

• an earlier version of FCIS or
• an external system.

In the case of a conversion from an earlier version of FCIS, check out the availability of standard conversion programs with the Support team. If available the same can be used for the conversion, else a program will have to be prepared.

In the case of import from an external system, a program will have to be prepared by the team.

Testing of the conversion program

The next step after preparation of the conversion program is to test the same. The steps involved are as follows:

• A database with structures identical to the live one is created for the conversion program testing exercise
• The conversion program is run and
• The data imported the data imported is verified using reports available in the system ( Refer Table No. for list of reports )
• Atleast two full cycles (BOD to EOD) are run on the test database to throw up inconsistencies if any
• Any errors arising are resolved and the corresponding changes effected in the data forms
• A sign off on the conversion program is done with the client on completion of the testing exercise
• A backup of the conversion utility is carried out

On completion of the above exercise, the next step is to take on the data in the live database.