Link Glossary terms to objects

One of the key benefits of using Dataedo Glossary is the ability to link glossary terms with data assets and other objects (Data and Business domains, Data Products). This makes them easily reachable from the linked resources.

Linking terms to data assets

When you open a Term, you will see the Linked Data Assets section. In there you can use the Add button to connect your Term to a supported data asset.

You will first be asked to specify where your desired data asset is located (Report Catalog/Data Source/Reference Data), then choose the specific Database/report, and finally choose the Assets you want to link. You can select multiple assets at once. A term linked that way will appear in the overview of all linked assets.

It is also possible to link Terms directly from the asset's level using the add button in the Linked Glossary Entries section.

Linking terms to other objects

Terms can be linked to Data domains, Business domains, and Data Products using a process analogous to that for linking data assets. Linking your terms to domains helps you to maintain a clear categorization of your data, while linking to Data Products corresponds to a more direct relationship between a term and its usage context.

You can establish the links by opening the Term you are interested in, and using the Add button in the relevant section (Included in Data Products, Included in Business Domains/Areas, or Included in Data Domains/Areas).

You can also link Terms directly from these objects' view in the portal, using the Add button in the Assets tab. The GIF below shows an example of linking a term directly from a Business Domain.