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Managing Attributes Overview

Attributes are metadata properties that scanners extract from different source systems. System attributes are predefined properties that scanners use for default resource types. You can create custom attributes that you can configure and assign to specific resources.
Based on the business requirements, you can choose to assign custom attributes to resources. For example, you might want to assign a business glossary term or category titled City or Department to a resource. When you create a custom attribute, you can configure the basic attribute properties and search behavior. For example, you can select a specific data type, such as Data, Decimal, City, Department, or User. You can also make the attribute a search filter in Enterprise Data Catalog where users search for the required enterprise metadata.