What is a Data Catalog? (And Why You Need One)

What it is, why you need one, and what to look for. This guide provides definitions and practical advice to help you understand and establish a modern data catalog.Get Data Governance eBookDATA CATALOG GUIDEWhat is a Data Catalog?Why It MattersBenefits of a Data CatalogData Catalog FeaturesA data catalog is an inventory of data assets, organized by metadata and data management and search tools, which provides on-demand access to business-ready data. In this way, a data catalog not only provides an inventory of all available data, it connects datasets with rich information to help you find the data you need and evaluate its fitness for your particular use case.Why It MattersThis 2-minute video describes the key data catalog concepts and benefits.Why do you need a data catalog?Your organization is likely flooded by large and complex datasets from many sources—financial systems, web analytics, ad platforms, CRM systems, marketing automation, partner data, and maybe even real time sources...