Submitting a request for data

If you can't find the data that you need, or if you don't have access to a data source where the data is stored, you can submit a data request.

Common core services This feature is available only if the Cloud Pak for Data common core services are installed. If you don't see the Data entry in the navigation, the common core services are not installed.

Procedure

To submit a request for data:

  1. From the navigation menu, select Data > Data requests.
  2. Click New data request.
  3. On the Overview tab, provide information about what you need:
    Field Description
    Request name Required

    Enter a meaningful display name so that you can find your request later.
    Issue link Optional

    If you are also tracking this request in a defect management system, you can add a link to the existing issue.
    Description Optional

    Enter a brief description of what you are looking for. This description helps the responder fulfill the request. For example, you can indicate that you need access to a specific data source or that you are looking for a data set that contains a specific type of data.
    Add to project Optional

    If you are working in a project, you can indicate which project the request is associated with.
    Priority Optional

    Specify whether the request is low, medium, or high priority.
    Data intent Optional

    Specify how you plan to use the data. This information helps the responder understand what you need to do with the data, which can help them determine how to fulfill the request. For example, you can indicate that you plan to use the data to develop a machine learning model or that you need to cleanse and shape the data.
  4. On the Attributes tab, you can optionally provide information about the specific data that you are looking for.
    You can specify one or more attributes.

    To add an attribute, click New attribute and specify the following information:

    Field Description
    Attribute name Required

    Specify the name of the attribute that you are looking for. This information helps the responder identify relevant data.
    Data type Optional

    Select the type of data that you need. For example, you can specify that you're looking for a string, an integer, and so on.
    Description Optional

    Enter a brief description of what you are looking for. This information helps the responder understand the data that you are looking for. If they cannot find the exact data that you are requesting, this information might help them identify related data.

    Click Create to add the attribute.

  5. Click Submit.

Results

You can check the status of your request from:
  • The Requests card on your home page.
  • The Data > Data requests page.