Handling data changes

So far, we have talked extensively about how to release metadata changes, but what about data changes?

You may need to cleanse some fields on your records (due to a bug or a change request) or import a new table or even delete a given object from your organization because you don't need it anymore. In the upcoming sections, we will look at how to import and export data. Let's start with importing data using the Data Import Wizard.

Importing data with the Data Import Wizard

Salesforce provides two basic built-in ways to import data into your organization:

• Data Import Wizard (in-browser wizard)
• Data Loader (external app)

To access the Data Import Wizard, navigate to Setup | Integrations | Data...