Integrating data sources and adding data to Collibra Platform
You can add data to Collibra Platform in several ways, depending on your data source, use case, and technical setup. Whether you are uploading a few assets manually or integrating a data source, Collibra provides flexible options to support your needs.
| Method | Description | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Importing | Bulk upload assets via Excel or CSV templates. |
Use for onboarding new datasets or taxonomies in bulk. You can use imports for initial setup and structure. Use imports to quickly establish your data model, including domains, communities, and other foundational assets. |
| Integrating data sources |
In Data Catalog, you can integrate data from multiple data sources: databases, data lakes, warehouses, enterprise applications, ETL tools, BI solutions, and AI models. To integrate a data source, you can use the following methods:
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Use when you want to bring in metadata at scale or on a scheduled basis. Use JDBC connectors for structured sources, and native or API integrations for cloud platforms and tools that support automated ingestion. You can use Catalog connectors or integrations for dynamic and continuous data ingestion. |
| REST API |
Programmatically push data to Collibra Platform. You can use the REST API to create individual assets, import data in bulk, and integrate data from external systems. |
Use for automation, scripting, or integrating with external pipelines. |
| Manual creation | Add individual assets or other resources by using the user interface. | Use for ad hoc additions, quick tests, or small-scale data modeling. |