SOAP API Developer Guide

Introduction to SOAP API
Reference
Using the API with Salesforce Features
Implementation Considerations
Objects and SOAP API Calls and Headers for Apex
Outbound Messaging
Data Loading and Integration
Client Application Design
Salesforce Settings
Best Practices with Any Data Loader
Integration and Single Sign-On
Data Replication
Feature-Specific Considerations
Glossary
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Data Loading and Integration

If you need to load large volumes of data (hundreds of thousands to millions of records), there are a number of factors you must consider. Use the topics in this section to become familiar with issues of client application design, organization configuration, and data loader best practices.