Introduction to Bulk Load --------------------------- You can use any of the following tools to bulk provision Automate: ====================== ================================================================ Bulk Load Used to bulk load information into Automate. Automate REST API Can be used to feed bulk information one record at a time. This is an effective means to bulk load information from an integrated OSS/BSS system. For more information about the Automate API, refer to the Automate API Guide. ====================== ================================================================ Bulk loading tools -------------------- * System function tool * Bulk load templates * Bulk loader template reference set Automate System Functions - Tools ---------------------------------------- On the **Bulk Load** page (available for various hierarchies), an administrator can upload Excel files (Bulk Load Templates) and apply them to the system for bulk provisioning. Partners who choose to maintain their existing operations structure can do so using the Bulk Loader tool. Bulk load templates ------------------- A Bulk Load Template is a single Excel file containing a single spreadsheet. Exported Bulk Load templates contain a single or multiple Provisioning/Data/Relation models like Sites, Devices or Customers. These are a part of the product and can be generated on demand for the corresponding models within the GUI. .. note:: Field data is not exported when exporting the bulk loader for a template, and only the field headings (schema) are imported. Bulk loader template reference set ----------------------------------- A Bulk Loader template reference set is a collection of multiple bulk load template sheets for different models in a single Excel spreadsheet. The bulk loader template reference set configures a basic system configuration, including NDL, Customer, Site, and dial plan elements. They provide typical loader templates, but partners may add or delete templates as necessary based on their needs. The bulk loader template reference set provides examples of how to populate the various templates.