Need to know whether some of the features exists in Microsoft Purview.

Question

Hi,

I have few questions related to the features of Microsoft Purview (MP). Can you please help me in answering these questions?

1. Does MP have capability to encrypt/decrypt data when reading from the source system?
2. Does it allow seamless import of existing metadata, schema, and other configurations from other data catalogue​ tools?
3. Does it have capability to roll back changes if migration unsuccessful, allowing for troubleshooting and validation?
4. Does it incorporates a natural language search feature to enable users to query using everyday language, enhancing accessibility for those without technical expertise?
5. Does it provide easy-to-use migration wizard that guides users through the import process, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical person?
6. Does it supports bulk uploading of metadata, data lineage, and data governance rules to accelerate the migration process​?
7. Does it automatic assess whether compatibility is in place to identify any inconsistencies or issues before the full migration process is initiated?

Answer 1

Hello @Faiz Haider, Welcome to QnA forum.

I'll try to answer your questions to the best of my knowledge.

1. Does MP have capability to encrypt/decrypt data when reading from the source system?

• Yes, Microsoft Purview encrypts data at rest using Microsoft-managed keys and when data is in transit, using Transport Layer Security (TLS) v1.2 or greater. Data in transit is always encrypted in Microsoft Purview.

1. Does it allow seamless import of existing metadata, schema, and other configurations from other data catalogue​ tools?

• I couldn't find any information regarding this feature in the provided documents. However, Microsoft Purview allows you to use any of the following options to extract metadata from data sources:
  • Data source connectors - metadata is extracted from data sources using connectors.
    • Lineage connections - transformation resources add metadata about their sources, outputs, and activities to the Microsoft Purview Data Map.

1. Does it have capability to roll back changes if migration unsuccessful, allowing for troubleshooting and validation?

• I couldn't find any information regarding this feature in the provided documents.

1. Does it incorporates a natural language search feature to enable users to query using everyday language, enhancing accessibility for those without technical expertise?

• Yes, Microsoft Purview incorporates a natural language search feature to enable users to query using everyday language, enhancing accessibility for those without technical expertise.

1. Does it provide easy-to-use migration wizard that guides users through the import process, making it accessible for both technical and non-technical person?

• I couldn't find any information regarding this feature directly, but please check the article on the DLP policies and Migration Assistance, hope that helps with initial query..
  The migration assistant is a Windows-based desktop application that helps migrate existing DLP policies from Symantec to Microsoft Purview DLP with minimal effort.

1. Does it supports bulk uploading of metadata, data lineage, and data governance rules to accelerate the migration process​?

• You may find some pointers on leveraging existing architecture,
  Ingest metadata from external catalogs to Microsoft Purview: This article describes a highly scalable architecture for ingesting metadata from external catalogs
  

1. Does it automatic assess whether compatibility is in place to identify any inconsistencies or issues before the full migration process is initiated?

• I can point to the best practices with respect to the migration,
• Microsoft Purview backup and recovery for migration best practices

I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.