Data lineage
Data lineage is the process of tracking data as it is moved and used by different software tools. Use Manta Data Lineage to increase data pipeline transparency so you can determine data accuracy throughout the models and systems.
- Required permissions
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- Manage data lineage or Access data lineage permission.
You can use data lineage in these ways:
- You can understand your data through visual representation on the lineage graph.
- You can track your data and learn where it came from, how it was transformed, and where the data was moved.
- You can check your data in one view for quality scores or transformations.
Data lineage roles and permissions
How you can use the data lineage depends on your assigned roles and permissions.
| Permission | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Manage data lineage | - Run metadata import jobs - Publish assets from metadata jobs to projects or catalogs - View monitor and manage page - Delete lineage from monitor and manage page - View lineage repository page - View lineage graphs for all assets in the repository - Add or delete external agents - Update alias mappings and file system mappings |
| Access data lineage | - View lineage repository - View lineage graphs for all assets in the repository |