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Extraction and view process

To extract metadata from a source system, configure the catalog source and run the catalog source job in Metadata Command Center. Then view the results in Data Governance and Catalog.
The following image shows the process to extract metadata from a source system:
The image shows the process of metadata extraction from an erwin Data Modeler source system that begins with prerequisites verification, continues with the creation of the catalog source, and ends with viewing the results and relationships.
After you verify prerequisites, perform the following tasks to extract metadata from erwin Data Modeler File:
  1. 1Register a catalog source. Create a catalog source object, select erwin Data Modeler File, and specify values for connection properties.
  2. 2Configure the catalog source. Specify the runtime environment and configure the metadata extraction capability.
  3. 3Optionally, associate stakeholders. Associate users with technical assets, giving the users permission to perform actions determined by their roles.
  4. 4Run or schedule the catalog source job.
  5. 5Assign a connection to referenced source system assets.