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Search results: Data Lineage by Manta

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SAS: Support PROC RANK

Background: When Manta (42.13) comes across SAS code that uses PROC RANK, it ignores that block of code and does not draw lineage for that block. For example, when this code is used: proc rank data=T_NOT_98_&mth. TIES=DENSEout=T_NOT_98_1_&...
about 1 month ago in Data Lineage by Manta 1 Planned for future release

Manta should allow user to include/exclude certain files from a list of files

We are utilizing Manta-SAS scaniner to scan .sas files from gitlab. To improve the efficiency and relevance of our scans, we aim to implement mechanisms that allow us to include or exclude specific .sas files based on certain criteria. This capabi...
5 months ago in Data Lineage by Manta 2 Future consideration

Filter out old entries from log viewer when the workflow executions are missing in process manager in Manta

Background: The process manager in Manta sometimes goes through data corruption and reverts back to an earlier state. Let's illustrate with an example: Let's say I have a manta instnaces where I have execeuted a few workflows. I have workflow exec...
3 months ago in Data Lineage by Manta 1 Not under consideration

Request for Manta Data Export Format Alignment with Alation's Native Lineage Expectations

We need confirmation on how Manta exports lineage data to Alation to ensure it matches Alation's native lineage structure. Specifically, we are requesting details on: 1. Data Format: The exact format in which Manta sends data to Alation. 2. Lineag...
6 months ago in Data Lineage by Manta 4 Under review

Lineage from SAS-grid should be able to export into Alation with correct representation

Background: SAS files are being scanned from SAS-grid (local file system or git location) and Manta is able to analyse those files to create required lineages in Manta. Now, when we try to export the lineage to Alation we are not able to get any. ...
about 1 year ago in Data Lineage by Manta 8 Delivered

Permanant link create for revision which is not latest does not work

While trying to Export the permanent link of the revision which is not latest and opening the link in a new browser, the link does not work. Steps followed. 1. Open any revision which is not latest from the manta flow viewer and view the lineage i...
about 1 year ago in Data Lineage by Manta 1 Not under consideration

Support for Complex File Formats in Manta Lineage

So the idea here is to augment the Filesystem flow model and introduce the notion of file section by adding the notion of file section but make it optional. This means that a given customer could choose to model file with sections or a file withou...
11 months ago in Data Lineage by Manta 1 Needs more information

Manta support for SAP Business Objects (BO) 4.3 SP3

Manta support for SAP Business Objects (BO) 4.3 support pack 3 needed. As the documentation for Manta currently states that the latest version of BO supported is 4.3 SP 1 & 2. Lockheed requires SP 3 to be supported in order to sustain compatib...
about 1 year ago in Data Lineage by Manta 1 Under review

Remove warning message related to password while cloning a git connection.

Manta version: 42.10.2 Problem When we clone sas connection that leverages git shows misleading warning message related to password even though the password is not required in the sas connection form. Steps to reproduce 1. Create git connection th...
7 months ago in Data Lineage by Manta 1 Not under consideration

Support for REST Batch Query services in Manta's Query API

This feature request suggests the enhancement of Manta's current Query API with three additional REST services: POST /public/v1/rev/{rev}/nodes/batch/search-by-name -- Batch search the Manta repository by a list of node names POST /public/v1/rev/{...
11 months ago in Data Lineage by Manta 0 Under review