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parse json to store each parameter as a column in CP4D Data Catalog

When we try to import json from elasticdb, CP4d put the whole array list in one column but we will like to parse the json to store each parameter as a separate column in CP4D so we can properly document the business term and data class
6 months ago in Knowledge Catalog 1 Not under consideration

Only add and synchronize wanted columns

Following TS014727232 At the present time, we are obliged to add the whole table instead of the few columns we really want.
6 months ago in Knowledge Catalog 3 Not under consideration

Mapping between objects in physical data model (PDM) and its respective objects in a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) during Metadata Importing process

Most of the customers use to use data modeling tools (ERwin, PowerDesigner, E/R Studio ...) to design graphically their database structures and then, automatically, generate DDL to build their physical schemas into different RDBMS such as DB2, Ora...
6 months ago in Knowledge Catalog 1 Not under consideration

Support for mass application and management of data rules

We would like better facilities for managing large numbers of data rules. Think hundreds to thousands.
about 1 year ago in Knowledge Catalog 1 Not under consideration

MANTA should script Data Lineage of PL/1 Program as same as Cobol!

Customer uses PL/1 with Db2-Commandos which should be Data Lineaged!
6 months ago in Knowledge Catalog 0 Future consideration

Expansion of Data Dictionary to Include Non-Connected Assets and APIs

The UI should provide basic import capabilities to allow assets to be created/maintained in the data dictionary from metadata provided in .csv format (or similar). These assets may or may not have associated connection information in CP4D but shou...
about 1 year ago in Knowledge Catalog 0

User searches by any word (except the first word) in the MDE asset name, the search returns 'No Results Found'

When searching by any word (except the first word) in the metadata enrichment asset name, the search returns 'No Results Found'. Reproduction: Login to ICP4D => Navigate to Projects => All projects Any Project => Assets tab => Metadata...
about 1 year ago in Knowledge Catalog 0 Not under consideration

Manual assignment of business glossary against technical meta by key business term searching should be assisted by supporting category search function.

After asset discovery processing, user can check whether some business glossary are assigned against technical metas automatically. In addition, user can add manual assignment of additional business glossary against technical metas. In this situat...
almost 5 years ago in Knowledge Catalog 2 Planned for future release

Export Data Protection Rules

Include an option to export data protection rules. In 3.5.3 there is only an option to export governance rules.
over 2 years ago in Knowledge Catalog 4 Functionality already exists

Capture and store metadata about AI and ML models and code

Demonstrate ability to collect, store, and report the following: • Banner • Problem Statement • Type of product: ML vs Advanced Analytics etc. • Programming Language • Data Sources • Table Names • Feature Description • Feature transformation steps
about 1 year ago in Knowledge Catalog 1 Functionality already exists