Adding data sources to the catalog

Applies to: Dataedo 24.x (current) versions, Article available also for: 10.x, 23.x

Dataedo allows you to connect to databases, scan metadata and import into repository.

To add connection to the repository choose Add Source and Database connection.

Add connection

Then choose database engine in DBMS field and provide connection for specific database:

Choose DBMS

Connection

See details for supported databases:

When connection was successful Dataedo will read objects and show a list of objects found. You can choose which objects to import. You can also use advanced filter to narrow down list of objects.

Objects to import

Confirm list of objects to import by clicking Next.

Next screen with allow you to change default name of the documentation under with your schema will be visible in Dataedo repository.

Change title

Click Import to start the import.

Importing documentation

When done close import window with Finish button.

Import succeeded

Your database schema has been imported to new documentation in the repository.

Imported database schema