What information does the Catalog Service manage?

The Catalog Service is designed to manage data lineage and metadata within the Adobe Experience Platform. This service plays a crucial role in providing visibility into the datasets available in the platform, allowing users to understand the origin of the data, how it has been transformed, and how it can be utilized effectively.

By focusing on data lineage, the Catalog Service helps track the journey of data from its raw form through various transformations to its final usage. Metadata management is equally important as it involves maintaining the descriptive information about the datasets, including schema definitions and data quality indicators. This organized structure of metadata facilitates easier data discovery and retrieval, ensuring that users can make informed decisions based on the information available within the platform.

Therefore, the Catalog Service effectively serves as a comprehensive management tool for both the metadata and the lineage of data, allowing organizations to comply with data governance and best practices while leveraging their data assets efficiently.