Datasources

Edit datasource status Click the pencil icon next to a datasource name to select whether the datasource is verified or not verified.

Categorize datasources Assign specific domains, tiers, tags, and glossary terms to help organize and classify the datasources.

Manage sharing status View whether a datasource is shared or not shared to manage access permissions.

Track datasource updates View information such as created by and updated by, along with the respective dates for transparency and version tracking.

Edit description You can either manually edit the description of a datasource or generate automatically using AI for streamlined content creation.

Documentation

Documentation provides comprehensive information about an asset, enabling users to understand its purpose, structure, and functionality. It serves as a reference to ensure clarity and effective utilization of the asset.

After clicking the New documentation button, you can compose your documentation in the provided editor. Once completed, click the Save icon to store the documentation.

Measure and Dimension

This section outlines the measures (metrics or facts) and dimensions (descriptive attributes) of the data. It allows users to understand how the data is categorized and measured within the datasource. Users can refer to this to gain clarity on the underlying structure of the data.

Columns

Here, the individual columns of the datasource are listed, detailing their names, types, and additional information. Users can edit columns as required. Editing allows users to modify column definitions, type, and any metadata associated with them, enabling better data organization and understanding.

Quality

The Quality tab displays the results of the most recent Data Quality checks that have been run for the datasource. This ensures the integrity and consistency of the data, providing assurance that the data is accurate and ready for use.

Lineage

This feature shows the origin of the data, illustrating where the data is coming from and its transformation journey. This allows users to trace the flow of the data from its original source to its final destination, ensuring transparency and facilitating troubleshooting.

Documents

In the Documents section, users can upload relevant files that assist in creating a more accurate description of the datasource using AI. These documents provide context and enrich the AI’s understanding, helping it generate better descriptions. This is particularly useful for data that requires detailed, nuanced explanations.

Ask AI

Ask AI enables users to get instant answers to any questions related to a specific asset, providing quick and context-aware insights to enhance understanding and decision-making. It makes use of available documentation to respond to queries. If a document is uploaded in the Documents section, it is automatically made available in the Ask AI chat, allowing the assistant to reference it while generating responses.