Data Catalog Metadata Guide
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Account |
The main account for the Data Catalog. |
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Application Programming Interface (API) |
An interface that defines interactions between multiple software applications. |
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Azure Blob |
Storage for unstructured cloud data. |
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Column |
A set of data values of the same type within a table. |
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Database |
A structured set of data. |
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Data Field |
A location where data can be entered. |
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Data Source |
The scannable external system from which data assets and/or technical metadata are discovered. |
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Drive |
A physical device capable of storing and reading information. |
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File |
A collection of information stored as a single unit. |
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Folder |
A container for grouping Files. |
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Generic |
Non-seeded data asset type. |
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Glossary |
A grouping of terms typically related to a particular domain of knowledge with your organization. |
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Report |
Summary of data present in the Data Catalog. |
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Schema |
A description of the logical configuration of a database. |
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Site |
Geographic location of physical assets. |
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Table |
A collection of data columns and rows. |
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Tag |
A label assigned to data assets or business terms that helps define or describe the data they represent. |
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Term |
Word or phrase that describes a concept relevant to a branch of business. |