What is Zoho DataPrep?

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1. What is Zoho DataPrep?

Zoho DataPrep is an advanced self-service data preparation tool that helps organizations model, cleanse, prepare, enrich and organize large volumes of data from multiple data sources to serve data analytics and data warehousing with exceptional data quality, all without the need for any coding.


2. Can I get a quick walk through session of Zoho DataPrep? 

Yes, please request a personalized demo by mailing us at support@zohodataprep.com. Meanwhile, you can watch the getting started video from here.



3. What's new with Zoho DataPrep 2.0?

We have also recently launched the 2.0 version of DataPrep making it easier than before to build an end-to-end pipeline and have a complete control on the quality as well as data movement with our visual pipeline builder. This pipeline builder lets you bring data from multiple data sources, perform various transformations, including data blending, and export to multiple destinations in a single pipeline. This pipeline can be scheduled as a whole to make orchestration, pipeline management, and monitoring much easier. However, this requires users to map their existing datasets from DataPrep 1.0 to pipelines so that we can groups the datasets together and show as pipelines. Here's a detailed view on what 2.0 offers

4. How can a user move to the latest 2.0 version of Zoho DataPrep?

You can move to the 2.0 version of DataPrep using the Try new version option on the top bar. To migrate your data from 1.0 to 2.0, you can follow the steps from our Migration guide. Here's a quick video on how to migrate data from 1.0 to 2.0.

5. How do I use Zoho DataPrep features right inside Zoho Analytics? 

You can use the Zoho DataPrep add-on available within Zoho Analytics. You can access Zoho DataPrep add-on using the Prepare data option while importing data, or you could use the More option and select Prepare data to clean data that are already present in Zoho Analytics.

 

6. How do I prepare existing data in Zoho Analytics using the Zoho DataPrep Add-on?  

You can click on the More option from the top menu and select the Prepare data option to clean the data that is already present in Zoho Analytics. You can also move data from Zoho Analytics to Zoho DataPrep through the DataPrep's import flow and utilize the full capability of Zoho DataPrep.

 

7. Can I import data from Zoho DataPrep to an existing table in Zoho Analytics? 

You cannot import data directly from DataPrep in Zoho Analytics. However, you can add Zoho Analytics as a destination in Zoho DataPrep and push data to an existing table in Zoho Analytics by running the pipeline.

 

8. What connectors are supported in Zoho DataPrep? 

Zoho DataPrep currently support the below connectors and we are also in works to add more:

  1. Zoho Analytics
  2. Zoho CRM
  3. Salesforce
  4. Zoho Bigin
  5. Zoho Creator

9. Can I import data from Zoho DataPrep into Zoho Analytics  and vice versa? 

Yes. You can seamlessly import your data from Zoho DataPrep to Zoho Analytics by using the Zoho DataPrep connector in the Import your Data section in Zoho Analytics. Similarly, you can use the Zoho Analytics connector in Zoho DataPrep to import and export your data from DataPrep.

 

10. What information is collected and how is it used? 

We do not access any data that you upload to Zoho DataPrep. All data is encrypted at our data centers. We only collect the basic information on how you use the product and the features most used so that we can enhance and make them better. We assure you that we do not share this information externally and use this data only for our internal evaluation.

 

11. How many pipeline schedules are allowed at a time in Zoho DataPrep?

You can run any number of pipeline schedules at a time in Zoho DataPrep by adding any of our available destinations, configuring the schedule details and frequency. However, you have a limit on the rows processed based on your subscription. 

12. What is the maximum number of columns that I can create within a stage?

In Zoho DataPrep, upto 400 columns supported within a single stage. This allows you to prepare large volumes of data with ease.

13. Can I import files of any size in Zoho DataPrep?

You can import JSON and XML files of a maximum size of 20 MB and import other supported files up to a size of 100 MB. The supported file types are CSV, TSV, JSON, HTML, XLS, XLSX and XML.

14. How many files and tables can I import in Zoho DataPrep at a time?

We support the import of up to 10 files or tables at a time in Zoho DataPrep. 

15. How many rows can be processed every month in Zoho DataPrep?

Zoho DataPrep offers data processing upto 100 Million rows for the Standard plan, every month. The number of 'rows processed' in the Enterprise plan starts from 100 Million and scales to Billions of rows each month according to your business requirements.

16. What are the different editions of Zoho DataPrep and what is the price?

The various editions of Zoho DataPrep and their pricing are available here.


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