Manually classify columns via the Physical Data Connector

The Physical Data Connector enables you to manually add, edit or remove a data class of a Column asset. This is useful, for example, if automatic data classification missed some data classes.

Prerequisites

• Make sure Unified Data Classification method is enabled.
• You have the required permissions to classify tables and columns.

Steps

1. On the main toolbar, click , then Stewardship.
2. In the submenu, click Physical Data Connector.
3. In the drop-down list, filter on a database.
   The table shows all ingested schemas in the database. You can use the asset tree to drill down to the column level of the database.
4. In the asset tree, find the Column asset that you want to classify.
5. Double-click the Data Classification column.
6. Use the drop-down list to find a data class or enter a new data class name and press Enter.
   
   Note 

   • Data classes are case-sensitive.
   • You can add more data classes if applicable, but avoid it as much as possible.
7. Click outside the column.
   The data class is accepted ().
8. In the Data Classification column, click .
9. Click in the Select field.
   The list with existing data classes appears.
10. In the Select field, use the drop-down list to find a data class or enter a new data class name and press Enter.
    Note 

    • Data classes are case-sensitive.
    • You can add more data classes if applicable, but avoid it as much as possible.
11. Click .
    The data class is accepted ().