Abstract: A method for updating data in a database is provided. The method comprises initiating a plurality of tasks adapted to update data in the database, wherein the plurality of tasks run substantially contemporaneously. The method further comprises automating a collection of statistics associated with and subsequent to completing a first batch of the plurality of tasks running to completion, wherein the collection of statistics optimize performance of any remaining batches of the plurality of tasks running to completion. Further, the method comprises automatically submitting a next task of the plurality of tasks when a task of the plurality of tasks has been processed, until each of the plurality of tasks has been processed for updating the data in the database. Additionally, the method comprises generating a log file summarizing an outcome for each of the tasks subsequent to completion of all tasks of the plurality of tasks.