To create a master catalog for your store, you have the following options:
- Create your catalog data in XML files and load it into the database using the Loader package, or publish it as part of a store archive using the publish utility in the Administration Console.
- Use one of the master catalog's from the WebSphere Commerce sample stores as a guide for your master catalog.
Note: You must associate a single master catalog to each store in the WebSphere Commerce system. Ensure that your master catalog does not violate any of the structural restrictions.
For more information on creating catalog data in XML files, and loading it using the Loader package, or using an existing master catalog from a sample store, see the WebSphere Commerce Store Development Guide.