Bulk API Developer Guide

Introduction to Bulk API
Quick Start
Plan Bulk Data Loads
Prepare Data Files
Load Binary Attachments
Request Basics
Work with Jobs
Create a Job
Monitor a Job
Close a Job
Get Job Details
Abort a Job
Job and Batch Lifespan
Work with Batches
Bulk Query
Reference
Sample Client Application Using Java
Map Data Fields
Glossary
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Work with Jobs

You process a set of records by creating a job that contains one or more batches. The job specifies which object is being processed and what type of operation is being used.

A job is represented by the JobInfo resource. This resource is used to create a new job, get status for an existing job, and change status for a job.

Salesforce provides an additional API, Bulk API 2.0, which uses the REST API framework to provide similar capabilities to Bulk API. Bulk API 2.0 simplifies the job creation and monitoring process. For more information on Bulk API 2.0, see the Bulk API 2.0 Developer Guide.

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