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Adding data sources to the catalog

Dataedo allows you to connect to databases, scan metadata, and import it into the repository.

To add a connection to the repository, choose Add Source and Database connection.

Add connection

Then choose the database engine in the DBMS field and provide the connection for the specific database:

Choose DBMS
Connection

See details for supported databases:

When the connection is successful, Dataedo will read objects and show a list of objects found. You can choose which objects to import. You can also use advanced filter to narrow down the list of objects.

Objects to import

Confirm the list of objects to import by clicking Next.

The next screen will allow you to change the default name of the documentation under which your schema will be visible in the Dataedo repository.

Change title

Click Import to start the import.

Importing documentation

When done, close the import window with the Finish button.

Import succeeded

Your database schema has been imported to new documentation in the repository.

Imported database schema