The Databricks Unity Catalog integration for metadata uses a specific subset of asset types. These are available out of the box. For more information on asset attributes or metadata synchronized per asset type, go to Integrated Databricks Unity Catalog data.
Tip In the latest UI, you can also integrate Databricks AI models.
| Asset type | Description |
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Technology Asset System |
Executable software that you can buy commercially off the shelf (COTS) or build internally to automate one or more business functions that help run a business smoothly and efficiently. Examples: CRM, ERP, EDW |
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Technology Asset Database |
A collection of data that is systematically organized or structured to make it easy to create, update, and query the information. Examples: Ora_DGC_V45, SalesDB2020 |
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Data Asset Schema Data Structure |
An asset that contains the location of specific data. It provides all the details that are required for setting up a connection to a database or server. |
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Data Asset
Table Data Structure |
An implementation of data entities in columns and rows, in a given database system. It is the basic structure of a relational database. Examples: Account_tbl, CUST_ADDR |
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Data Asset Column Data Element |
An atomic unit of data that can be stored in a database table. Examples: FST_NM, EMPID |
Databricks Unity Catalog diagram view for metadata synchronization
