To start off this chapter, let's first get rid of the sample data in your SugarCRM installation so that it can receive your data. This exercise will help you get familiar with the process of importing data that you are likely to find quite helpful in the future as your use of SugarCRM grows.
The quickest way to clear out the sample data is to re-install SugarCRM. Note that this step is only necessary for the purposes of completely purging all the sample data. It is not a requirement for a successful import. Our main goal is to reset the database to a state where it no longer has any data.
Our first step will be to re-enable the SugarCRM installer, which in turn will allow us to easily eliminate the sample data. To re-enable the installer, navigate to the SugarCRM installation folder and edit the config.php
file using your text editor of choice. Locate the line that reads as follows:
'installer_locked' => true,
change it to:
'installer_locked' => false,
Save the...