Load sample data for ContactManager

ContactManager provides sample data that you can load so you can test application functionality.

Before you begin

Install ContactManager as described at Install ContactManager with QuickStart.

About this task

Sample data can be useful for learning purposes and for completing integration examples, but it is not intended to be used in a production system. Additionally, importing sample data can make changes that you must remove before production.

Procedure

  1. Start ContactManager and log in with user name su and password gw.
    1. At a command prompt, navigate to the ContactManager installation folder and enter the following command: 
      gwb runServer
    2. Open a browser and enter the URL http://localhost:8280/ab.
    3. Log in with user name su and password gw.
  2. Press Alt+Shift+T.
  3. Click the Internal Tools tab.
  4. Click AB Sample Data, and then click the Load Sample Data button.
  5. Wait to see the completion messages above the button confirming that the sample data was imported.
  6. To verify that the data loaded correctly:
    1. On the Options menu , click Return to ContactManager.
    2. Click the Administration tab.
    3. In the Sidebar on the left, you see Default Root Group. If necessary, click Default Root Group to show its contents, and then click Enigma Fire and Casualty to see the list of users that was just loaded as sample data.
  7. To log in to ContactManager as a user with permission to add, edit, and delete contacts:
    1. On the Options menu , click Log Out.
    2. Log in with user name aapplegate and password gw.