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Before starting the migration process, familiarize yourself with the database structure of both PrestaShop and TiDB. PrestaShop typically uses a MySQL database, so examine the tables and fields relevant for your data migration. This will help you map the data correctly to the TiDB schema.
Utilize MySQL command-line tools or phpMyAdmin to export the data you need from PrestaShop. You can execute SQL queries to select specific tables or data subsets, then export this data to a CSV or SQL file. For example, use `mysqldump` to export the entire database or specific tables.
Set up your TiDB environment if it is not already operational. Ensure that TiDB is installed and running, and that you have created a database and user with the necessary permissions to import data.
If your data is in CSV format, verify that the data types and formats are compatible with TiDB. This might involve modifying CSV files to match TiDB's expected input format. For example, adjust date formats or ensure numeric fields are correctly represented.
Based on the schema understanding from step 1, create equivalent tables in TiDB to match those from PrestaShop. Use the `CREATE TABLE` SQL command to define the structure of each table, ensuring that data types are correctly mapped.
Use TiDB's `LOAD DATA` command or `TiDB Lightning` for bulk data import. If your data is in SQL format, use the `mysql` command-line tool to import directly. For CSV files, execute `LOAD DATA LOCAL INFILE` to load the data into the respective tables in TiDB. Ensure you handle any errors that arise during the data loading process.
After the data has been loaded into TiDB, perform checks to ensure the integrity and accuracy of the data. Compare row counts and run sample queries to verify that the data in TiDB matches what was in the PrestaShop database. Check for any discrepancies and resolve them before putting the system into production.
These steps will guide you through a manual process of migrating your data from PrestaShop to TiDB without relying on third-party connectors or integrations.
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What is ETL?
ETL, an acronym for Extract, Transform, Load, is a vital data integration process. It involves extracting data from diverse sources, transforming it into a usable format, and loading it into a database, data warehouse or data lake. This process enables meaningful data analysis, enhancing business intelligence.
PrestaShop is an open-source e-commerce platform whose cutting-edge technology powers over 300,000 e-commerce businesses globally. The PrestaShop mission is to allow the open-source community to “put their heads together” to develop superior eCommerce software—which they achieved in 2016, winning CMS Critic Award for Best eCommerce Software. The perfect solution for creating and growing an online business, PrestaShop provides all the features needed to achieve success.
PrestaShop's API provides access to a wide range of data related to e-commerce stores. The following are the categories of data that can be accessed through PrestaShop's API:
1. Products: Information related to products such as name, description, price, stock, images, and categories.
2. Customers: Data related to customers such as name, email, address, and order history.
3. Orders: Information related to orders such as order number, customer details, products ordered, and payment information.
4. Categories: Data related to product categories such as name, description, and parent categories.
5. Manufacturers: Information related to manufacturers such as name, description, and logo.
6. Suppliers: Data related to suppliers such as name, address, and contact information.
7. Carriers: Information related to shipping carriers such as name, description, and shipping rates.
8. Employees: Data related to employees such as name, email, and access permissions.
9. Languages: Information related to languages used in the store such as name, code, and translations.
10. Currencies: Data related to currencies used in the store such as name, code, and exchange rates.
What is ELT?
ELT, standing for Extract, Load, Transform, is a modern take on the traditional ETL data integration process. In ELT, data is first extracted from various sources, loaded directly into a data warehouse, and then transformed. This approach enhances data processing speed, analytical flexibility and autonomy.
Difference between ETL and ELT?
ETL and ELT are critical data integration strategies with key differences. ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) transforms data before loading, ideal for structured data. In contrast, ELT (Extract, Load, Transform) loads data before transformation, perfect for processing large, diverse data sets in modern data warehouses. ELT is becoming the new standard as it offers a lot more flexibility and autonomy to data analysts.
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