How to Scan same Datasource in different Collection in purview?

Question

Hi,

Is it possible to scan same Azure Sql database in 2 different sub collection in purview ?

Answer 1

Hello @Erin Kimak ,

Thanks for the question and using MS Q&A platform.

Unfortuantely, it is not possible to scan same datasource in different collection.

Reason: Data sources, scans, and assets can belong to only one collection.

By design, you can't register data sources multiple times in a single Microsoft Purview account. This architecture helps to avoid the risk of assigning different levels of access control to a single data source. If multiple teams consume the metadata of a single data source, you can register and manage the data source in a parent collection. You can then create corresponding scans under each subcollection so that relevant assets appear under each child collection.

For more details, refer to Microsoft Purview collections architectures and best practices.

Hope this will help. Please let us know if any further queries.

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