There are several advantages to using databases, and this article will discuss some of them. Data profiling is an important tool for database users to quickly understand the data. Data profiles include the number of tables and files, row counts, and other useful information. Moreover, they include detailed information on each table, including the column description, null count, maximum or minimum values, and other parameters that help users find the data they need. In addition, data catalogs help organizations to build a relationship between their data assets and their users.
Data catalogs are centralized repositories where you can find and search through data assets. They allow users to browse through data without requiring specialized knowledge. Moreover, users can filter results by a variety of criteria, such as keywords or viewing frequency. These systems are integrated with analytics platforms and integrate with BI tools to extract and analyze data. The advantages of data catalogs are that they eliminate data silos, enable a self-service user experience, and reduce the burden on data engineers.
Metadata encapsulates information about data. Metadata may include business descriptions, comments, annotations, and classifications. These data describe the core entities in an organization. Metadata is often confused with reference data and master data in today’s data stack. Metadata is information that is descriptive and is used to provide context. In addition to the types of data, metadata can also contain information about when an object was created, which ETL job created it, and how often it was accessed.
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