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ganeshjujjuruganeshjujjuru 

can we schedule dataloader...............?

How can i schedule dataloader and what are the main drawbacks of dataloader.............?

sfdcsushilsfdcsushil

You will need to use dataloader command line for this. Check salesforce document on dataloader for that.

Here is one link also.

 

http://wiki.developerforce.com/page/Using_Data_Loader_from_the_command_line

 

You can schedule to run .bat file using windows scheduler. I have never tried it myself, but this is very simple solution. 
AroraAnupAroraAnup

Natively, data loader does not offer scheduling capabilities like Informatica Data Loader and other ETL tools offer. However, you can invoke the data loader using the scheduler provided by your system OS (e.g. Windows Scheduler) to call a .bat (batch file) that will in turn call the Data Loader config file, which will automatically login to the Data Loader using the credentials (Username, Password and Security token) that you provide in the config file and perform the operation described in the config file

 

This method is called Data Loader Command Line Interface (CLI). Details are available here - 

 

http://wiki.developerforce.com/page/Using_Data_Loader_from_the_command_line

 

Hope this helps! 
Ashish_SFDCAshish_SFDC

Hi Ganesh, 

 

You may try these APIs,

https://appexchange.salesforce.com/listingDetail?listingId=a0N300000016ZoVEAU

https://code.google.com/p/dataloadercliq/

 

Regards,
Ashish
Jamie MartinJamie Martin
Take a look at our service: https://skyvia.com/data-integration/salesforce-data-loader

It can easily export Salesforce data to CSV files on a regular basis. These CSV files can be either downloaded immediately, or saved to Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, or an FTP server.
Michael TomarMichael Tomar
For all I know, DataLoader has too many disadvantages such as expensiveness, lack of features, uncomfortable and dated UI, problems with installation.
That's why I use Skyvia online data integration tool. It allows me to schedule downloads, work without leaving my browser, and has a convenient interface. (5k records + 100k CSV import/export per month are free). Check out their tutorial on mass export Salesforce data https://skyvia.com/tutorials/how-to-export-data-from-salesforce