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# Data Loader best practices and scope

## Docs

- [Best practices for import jobs in Data Loader](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data-management/data-loader/data-loader-best-practices-and-scope/best-practices-for-importing-transactions.md): This reference guide outlines best practices for importing records, including file format requirements, header specifications, date formatting, and file size limitations.
- [Best practices for update jobs in Data Loader](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data-management/data-loader/data-loader-best-practices-and-scope/best-practices-for-update-jobs-in-data-loader.md): Use this reference to prepare, validate, test, and deploy update jobs in Data Loader.
- [Best practices for delete jobs in Data Loader](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data-management/data-loader/data-loader-best-practices-and-scope/best-practices-for-deleting-transactions.md): This guide outlines essential considerations and best practices for performing delete operations in a Zuora Tenant.
- [Best practices for accurate field mapping](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data-management/data-loader/data-loader-best-practices-and-scope/understanding-field-mapping.md): Learn how to facilitate field mapping by matching target fields with CSV column headers.
- [Data Loader jobs supported for cancellation](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data-management/data-loader/data-loader-best-practices-and-scope/data-loader-jobs-supported-for-cancellation.md): The reference topic lists the objects supported for cancellation.
- [Known behavior of Data Loader](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data-management/data-loader/data-loader-best-practices-and-scope/known-behaviour.md): This reference lists the known behaviors and limitations of Data Loader, including supported file formats, size limits, job submission constraints, and data mapping capabilities.
- [Data Loader error code reference](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data-management/data-loader/data-loader-best-practices-and-scope/understanding-errors.md): Learn how to interpret API error codes and categories, including common issues like invalid formats, missing fields, and authentication failures.
- [Data Loader FAQs](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data-management/data-loader/data-loader-best-practices-and-scope/data-loader-faqs.md): This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Zuora Data Loader, covering topics such as permissions, enablement, learning resources, supported objects, and error handling.