How to populate additional test data on the FOLIO dev Rancher environment
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for importing additional MARC test data into a FOLIO development environment deployed on Rancher. It is intended for developers who need to populate the Inventory with bibliographic test records.
📦 1. Download a MARC File from the Registry
Visit the public MARC registry and download the specific .marc file needed for your testing scenario.
Registry URL: https://folio-marc-test-data.ci.folio.org/
Save the file locally on your machine.
🔐 2. Log in to the FOLIO Dev Environment
Navigate to your assigned development environment in a browser.
Authenticate using your credentials via the Keycloak login page.
Example:
https://folio-edev-<team_name>-diku.ci.folio.org
📥 3. Open the Data import App
Once logged in:
From the top navigation bar, select the Data import app.
📂 4. Upload the MARC File
Drag and drop the previously downloaded .marc file into the upload area.
Alternatively, click or choose files and select the file manually.
📝 5. Select the Appropriate Job Profile
After uploading the file, choose the job profile:
Default - Create instance and SRS MARC Bib (This profile creates both the SRS MARC record and a corresponding Inventory instance.)
▶️ 6. Start the Import Job
Click the Actions button in the top-right corner.
Select Run to begin the import.
⏳ 7. Monitor the Job Progress
A progress bar will appear under Running jobs.
Wait for the job status to reach Completed.
You may check job logs for more details if needed.
📚 8. Verify in Inventory
Once the job is completed:
Open the Inventory app.
Search or browse for the imported records.
Confirm that instances from the MARC file are now available in the system.
Summary
By following this process, you can quickly populate the FOLIO development environment with additional MARC-based test data, facilitating more effective testing and development workflows.