Managing Resources Overview
A resource is a repository object that represents an external data source or metadata repository from where scanners extracts metadata. The basic metadata operations, such as extraction, storage, and management of metadata, are performed at the resource level.
You can create, edit, and remove a resource. A resource has a resource type that determines the type of data source from where scanners extract metadata. You can also choose the specific types of metadata that you want scanners to extract from the data sources. For example, you can choose to extract basic source metadata or both basic source metadata and profile metadata. You can view classifications assigned to resources. The classifications help you to quickly search and filter specific resources in Enterprise Data Catalog.
A resource has the following characteristics:
- •A resource has a resource type that identifies the type of source system.
- •A resource has a global, unique identity.
- •A resource can have a one-time schedule or recurring schedule. You can attach a schedule to one resource or attach a reusable schedule to multiple resources.