Provide metadata about the files that you want to transfer by creating a manifest
file and uploading it to the Pega Cloud SFTP server.
The manifest file can include such information as files names and sizes, the number of
records in each file, and the process type of the case that manages the ingestion
process. In a system configured for ingestion, a file listener listens for the arrival
of a manifest file, and then runs a preprocessing check that validates the uploaded
files against the manifest file. If the preprocessing check is successful, the system
starts the ingestion process.
- Create the manifest file in XML format.
For example: <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?>
<manifest>
<processType>AccountIngestion</processType>
<totalRecordCount>1300</totalRecordCount>
<files>
<file>
<name>account_data_pega_20210531.csv.gz</name>
<size>1437966</size>
<recordCount>700</recordCount>
</file>
...
</files>
</manifest>
| Field | Description | Example |
| processType | Type of data being loaded. This field also identifies the
data flow to run. | AccountIngestion |
| totalRecordCount | Total number of records across all data files. | 1300 |
| recordCount | Record count for one file. | 700 |
| name | Name of the data file that needs to be agreed with the
client and configured in the file data set. The name can
have suffix substitution. Note: The
file path in the manifest file name needs to be relative
to the repository configured in the data set. For
example, if your file is in the root folder of your
repository, you can directly access the file name, if
not, you will need to include the folder structure as a
part of the name. | account_data_pega_20210531.csv.gz |
| size | Size for one file in bytes. This field is optional and
used if there is a need to do file size validation.
Additional process work is required if size validation must
be performed. | 1437966 |
- Upload the manifest file to the Pega Cloud SFTP
server.
