Schema setting missing in Purview DataSource for Databricks Unity Catalog

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Schema setting missing in Purview DataSource for Databricks Unity Catalog

Pasalic, Suad 0

Hi Team,

I have the problem that I want to establish a connection to a Databricks Unity Catalog in Purview DataSource. So far so good, that has worked. However, I cannot assign a schema, which means I get all resources, including those I don't need. The funny thing is that I use Unity Catalog to get automatic lineage because I don't have this function under Hive. Now the lineage works, but I'm missing the schema filter criterion that I have under Hive. Can someone help me and explain how I can set a filter on the schema in Databricks Unity Catalog?

Smaran Thoomu 22,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-19T10:43:21.8966667+00:00
Hi @Pasalic, Suad

Currently, in Microsoft Purview, the ability to filter by schema while scanning Databricks Unity Catalog is not available in the same way as it is for Hive Metastore.

As a workaround, you may consider:

Using Managed Access Controls in Unity Catalog to restrict access to only the relevant schemas.

Applying custom metadata filters at the Purview level to manage resource visibility.

That said, I understand how important this feature is. I’d recommend submitting a feature request via Azure Feedback Portal or Please take a look at the updates for any upcoming enhancements.I hope this information helps. Please do let us know if you have any further queries.

Kindly consider upvoting the comment if the information provided is helpful. This can assist other community members in resolving similar issues.
Smaran Thoomu 22,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-20T07:31:05.2566667+00:00

@Pasalic, Suad We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.

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Smaran Thoomu 22,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-19T10:43:21.8966667+00:00

Hi @Pasalic, Suad

Currently, in Microsoft Purview, the ability to filter by schema while scanning Databricks Unity Catalog is not available in the same way as it is for Hive Metastore.

As a workaround, you may consider:

Using Managed Access Controls in Unity Catalog to restrict access to only the relevant schemas.

Applying custom metadata filters at the Purview level to manage resource visibility.

That said, I understand how important this feature is. I’d recommend submitting a feature request via Azure Feedback Portal or Please take a look at the updates for any upcoming enhancements.I hope this information helps. Please do let us know if you have any further queries.

Kindly consider upvoting the comment if the information provided is helpful. This can assist other community members in resolving similar issues.
Smaran Thoomu 22,195 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff

2025-03-20T07:31:05.2566667+00:00

@Pasalic, Suad We haven’t heard from you on the last response and was just checking back to see if you have a resolution yet. In case if you have any resolution please do share that same with the community as it can be helpful to others. Otherwise, will respond with more details and we will try to help.

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