Use the prpcUtils tool to import rules and data when you have a direct connection to the database. Use the prpcServiceUtils tool for service-enabled tasks.

• Importing rules and data by submitting a request to an active instance

  Import archive files that contain an application, product, branch, or ruleset to one or multiple target systems by submitting a request to an active instance of Pega Platform from a web service.

• Importing rules and data by using a direct connection to the database

  Use the prpcUtils tool to import rules and data by connecting directly to the database. This is most commonly done for a stopped instance.