This is a conceptual lecture that talks through some of the common scenarios and reasons that data loss could result from changing a custom field's data type. I also demonstrate how data is lost when changing a field from a multi-select picklist to a pick list. I also provide a helpful resource link for extensive notes on caveats related to changing field types.
Resource:
Notes on Changing Custom Field Types - https://help.salesforce.com/articleView?id=notes_on_changing_custom_field_types.htm&type=0
In this lecture, I show you how to find the install link for the Data Loader from within Salesforce. The Data Loader is a local installation onto your own computer, and is used for the mass inserting, updating, and deleting of records in Salesforce. I also share a helpful resource that contains m...
In this lecture I show you how to log into the Data Loader. You have to append your Security Token to the end of your password in order to log in via the Data Loader.
In this lecture, I give you best practices and advice on what tool you should use when faced with different scenarios related to the importing of data. Limits and possible exam questions are discussed.
