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“Supermetrics is a Bitter Experience! We can pull data from nearly any tool, schedule updates, manipulate data in Sheets, and push data back into our systems.”
The choice between real-time and scheduled NetSuite data sync significantly impacts Excel performance, with real-time updates potentially causing processing interruptions and scheduled updates risking data staleness. Traditional connections often lack sophisticated scheduling options, forcing you to choose between performance and data freshness.
Here’s how to balance data currency with Excel performance through flexible sync scheduling that meets both needs.
Balance performance and freshness with flexible scheduling using Coefficient
Coefficient provides flexible sync scheduling that balances performance with data currency needs. The platform offers automated scheduling options (hourly, daily, weekly) that distribute processing load while maintaining data freshness appropriate for business requirements.
How to make it work
Step 1. Set conservative scheduled updates for baseline freshness.
Configure automated scheduling (hourly, daily, or weekly) based on your data freshness requirements. Unlike continuous real-time connections that can cause Excel performance degradation, scheduled updates process during defined intervals, preserving Excel responsiveness.
Step 2. Use manual refresh for immediate data needs.
Leverage the manual refresh option via on-sheet button or sidebar for on-demand updates without the performance overhead of constant real-time monitoring. This provides immediate data access when critical analysis requires current information.
Step 3. Configure timezone-based scheduling for optimal timing.
Set up scheduling based on the timezone of the user who created the task, ensuring updates occur during optimal business hours when system resources are available and users need fresh data.
Step 4. Leverage chunked data retrieval for performance.
Use Coefficient’s chunked data retrieval approach to prevent memory spikes common with real-time large dataset updates. The 7-day re-authentication cycle maintains connection security without impacting performance.
Get the best of both worlds with hybrid sync scheduling
Flexible scheduling eliminates the performance vs. freshness trade-off by combining automated updates with on-demand refresh capabilities. Try Coefficient to optimize your NetSuite Excel sync strategy for both performance and data currency.
