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Create a Profile

You can create a profile to define the data feed of the external data.

To create a profile

1. Click Accounting, Data Mediation, Profile Management.

   The Profile Management list appears.

2. Click Add New Profile.

   The Profile Definition page appears.

3. Select the Data Type:

   Metric Data

   Specifies the usage event data for the cost allocation process. This type of profile loads data into temporary or event tables based on the completeness of the usage event data.

   Reference Lookup Data

   Data contains reference data for lookup purposes. Data is loaded into the reference tables for data mediation.

4. Select the Import Format. Choose one of the following formats:
   • Delimiter Separated File
   • Fixed Length File
   • Database Table Import
   • Advanced Database Import
5. Click the Define Fields button.

   A profile template window appears for field definitions.

6. Enter a unique name for the profile you are creating. Define the fields for the profile.
7. Click Save.

   The profile is created.