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Extraction and view process

To extract metadata from a source system, configure the catalog source and run the extraction job in Metadata Command Center. Then view the results in Data Governance and Catalog.
The following image shows the process to extract metadata from an SAP PowerDesigner source system:
The image shows the process of metadata extraction from an SAP PowerDesigner 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 SAP PowerDesigner:
  1. 1Register a catalog source. Create a catalog source object, select the source system, and specify the absolute path to the PDM file for metadata extraction.
  2. 2Configure the catalog source. Specify the runtime environment and configure the metadata extraction capability. You can also configure other capabilities such as lineage discovery.
  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. 5Optionally, assign a connection to referenced source system assets.
After you run the catalog source job, you view the results in Data Governance and Catalog.