Resource
A resource is a catalog object that represents an external data source or metadata repository from where scanners extract metadata. A resource represents an instance of a specific resource type. The basic metadata operations, such as extraction and storage of metadata, are performed at the resource level.
A resource can be of resource types, such as relational databases, Business Glossary classification, and business intelligence sources. A resource might have an associated schedule. Each resource can extract both source metadata and profile metadata from the external data sources.