Data cataloging - a data digital asset enabler - in SAP Datasphere - a brief

In general, cataloging is the process of creating a comprehensive inventory of data assets, often including their metadata, location, and other relevant information. This allows for easier discovery, access, and management of data.

In SAP Datasphere, the catalog is a central tool for organizing and managing all data and analytics assets. It allows users to:

• Discover data: Search and browse through available data assets, including tables, views, files, and more.
• Enrich data: Add metadata, descriptions, and classifications to data assets to improve their understandability and usability.
• Classify data: Organize data assets into categories and hierarchies to reflect business needs and structures.
• Publish data: Make data assets available to other users and applications, ensuring that everyone has access to the information they need.

The SAP Datasphere catalog uses metadata to provide context and meaning to data assets. This metadata can include information such as:

• Technical details: Data type, size, format, location, etc.
• Business context: Descriptions, definitions, classifications, etc.
• Ownership and lineage: Information about who created and modified the data asset, and how it is related to other assets.

By using the catalog, users can gain a better understanding of the data available to them, find the data they need more easily, and trust that the data is accurate and up-to-date. This can lead to improved data discovery, data quality, and data governance.