Importing Large Microsoft Excel Files into Dynamics 365 Finance: Best Solution for File-Based Integration
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You are developing a file-based integration to Dynamics 365 Finance.
Microsoft Excel files with 15,000 or more records need to be imported into the system periodically by individual users.
The records need to be imported in full within a 5-minute approved window.
You need to determine how to accomplish the import into the system.
Solution: Import the data by using the Application Integration Framework.
Does the solution meet the goal?
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The solution provided of using the Application Integration Framework (AIF) to import the data does not meet the stated goal of importing Microsoft Excel files with 15,000 or more records within a 5-minute approved window. Here's why:
AIF is not designed to handle large data sets: While AIF can be used for file-based integrations, it is not optimized for handling large amounts of data. AIF is designed for real-time integrations and is best suited for smaller data sets.
Performance issues with large files: Importing large files through AIF can result in performance issues, which can slow down the import process and make it difficult to complete the import within the required 5-minute window.
No specific solution to handle large Excel files: The solution provided does not offer any specific approach to handle large Excel files. Excel files with large numbers of records are known to pose performance and scalability issues, and importing such files require specialized handling techniques.
Therefore, the solution of using AIF to import Microsoft Excel files with 15,000 or more records within a 5-minute approved window is not feasible. Another solution, such as using the Data Management workspace to import data, may be more suitable for handling large Excel files efficiently and within the specified time frame.
