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IRI Workbench FAQ

Q1: What is IRI Workbench?

IRI Workbench is the free graphical user interface and integrated development environment for all IRI software, built on Eclipse to simplify job design, metadata management, and deployment.

Q2: Which IRI products run in Workbench?

All IRI tools — CoSort, FACT, FieldShield, DarkShield, RowGen, NextForm, and Voracity — run in Workbench.

Q3: What platforms support IRI Workbench?

IRI Workbench runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

Q4: What kinds of jobs can be designed in Workbench?

Workbench supports job design for ETL, data masking, test data generation, migration, profiling, reporting, and more.

Q5: Does Workbench support graphical job design?

Yes. Workbench includes wizards, dialogs, and a visual workflow designer using Sirius graphics.

Q6: Can I edit jobs manually in Workbench?

Yes. Workbench includes a syntax-aware editor with dynamic outlines and validation for SortCL scripts.

Q7: Does Workbench support metadata management?

Yes. Workbench supports metadata creation, conversion, discovery, and reuse across all IRI jobs, including shared layouts and schemas for consistent design.

Q8: Can I run jobs from Workbench?

Yes. Jobs can be executed directly from the GUI, or exported for command-line, batch, or API-based execution.

Q9: Does Workbench support version control?

Yes. Workbench integrates with Git, SVN, and other Eclipse plug-ins for version control, collaboration, and change tracking.

Q10: Can Workbench connect to databases?

Yes. Workbench includes Eclipse DTP plug-ins for browsing, querying, and editing source and target databases.

Q11: Is Workbench suitable for non-technical users?

Yes. Workbench includes help-enabled wizards and dialogs for point-and-click job creation, making it accessible to business users and analysts.

Q12: Can I customize Workbench?

Yes. Workbench supports Eclipse plug-ins for BI, modeling, scheduling, and other extensions to tailor the environment to your needs.

Q13: Does Workbench support remote job execution?

Yes. Jobs can be deployed and run on local or remote systems from within Workbench, including cloud and clustered environments.

Q14: Is Workbench included with IRI software?

Yes. Workbench is free and included with all IRI software licenses, providing a unified interface for all tools.

Q15: Who develops and supports Workbench?

IRI Workbench is developed and supported by Innovative Routines International (IRI), with documentation, training, and technical assistance available.

Q16: How is Workbench licensed?

IRI Workbench is free to use with any licensed IRI software product and does not require a separate license.

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