Batch mode

You can batch the extracted data in MDE utility. The result of which is, instead of one output file, extracted data is split up and output as a set of files, where each file contains data for a set time period.

Also, being able to specify the time frame for data extraction by using the start and end command-line parameters, it is possible to batch the resulting output into multiple files.

For example, if the start and end time span one day, you can batch output into one hour group. The result of which is a discrete set of files where each file contains one hour of data. The advantage of this is that you can create a greater level of granularity, reduce file size and increase readability.

To output your data in batch mode, use the command-line -b option followed by the batch period in minutes.

Limitations

The batch period is set in minutes. The batch period can be set 5 - 60 minutes.

If only attributes are defined in your query, then any batching information that is supplied is ignored and the end time is ignored. An extract of only attributes is called a snapshot.

If you set the batch mode to output a file once an hour, the output is created on the hour, obeying the start and end time you set.