What are the options to scan for metadata, for data sources not covered currently by Purview?

Question

We know that the list of supported data sources are https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/microsoft-purview-connector-overview#microsoft-purview-data-map-available-data-sources

However what are the options for data sources not covered in the above list? How can we scan metadata for them?

Answer 1

@Pramila Monro - Thanks for the question and using MS Q&A platform.

If your data sources are not covered by the Purview connectors, you can still scan metadata for them using the following options:

Custom connectors: You can create custom connectors using the Purview SDK to scan metadata for data sources that are not covered by the Purview connectors. With custom connectors, you can define the metadata schema for your data sources and extract metadata from them.

REST API: You can use the Purview REST API to scan metadata for data sources that are not covered by the Purview connectors. The REST API allows you to create custom metadata definitions and extract metadata from your data sources.

File import: You can import metadata from files using the Purview portal. You can create a metadata schema for your data sources and import metadata from files in CSV or Excel format.

Manual entry: You can manually enter metadata for your data sources using the Purview portal. This option is useful if you have a small number of data sources or if you want to add metadata that is not available in your data sources.

It is important to note that scanning metadata for data sources that are not covered by the Purview connectors requires more effort and resources compared to scanning metadata for supported data sources. However, with custom connectors and the Purview REST API, you can automate the process of scanning metadata for your data sources and make it more efficient.

For more details, refer to Purview Custom Connector Solution Accelerator and Microsoft Purview Custom Types Tool.

Hope this helps. Do let us know if you any further queries.

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