Release Notes 10.2.2​

With the Dataedo 10.2.2, we addressed a few issues and improved the experience of features released with 10.2

Improved features​

We added new objects we track with History of Changes.

Addressed issues​

Issue	Resolution status	Fix version	External links
Web Catalog checks both SQL permissions and internal permissions.	Changes, so that now Web Catalog checks only permissions built in Web Catalog and no longer checks SQL Server permissions.	10.2.2	Accessing Web Catalog
Problems with DDL Import.	Fixed errors with PK, FK, data sizes, and more.	10.2.2
Import dependencies take a long time.	Importing dependencies is now an option.	10.2.2
Problems with connecting to Salesforce.	Connection to Salesforce has been improved.	10.2.2

We addressed also multiple smaller issues.

Repository changes​

Repository upgrade is not needed with this version.

Release Notes 10.2.1​

With the Dataedo 10.2.1, we addressed a few issues and improved experience of features released with 10.2

Addressed issues​

Issue	Resolution status	Fix version	External links
Issues with commandline license.	Fixed.	10.2.1	Command line
Issues with importing Oracle packages.	Fixed.	10.2.1
Issues with Tabular connector.	Fixed.	10.2.1
Rare issues with editing and creating Business Glossary terms.	Fixed.	10.2.1

Other changes​

• Web Catalog can now run search based only on filters (without text).

Repository changes​

Repository upgrade is not needed with this version.

New metadata sources​

One of the first things that catch an eye is redesigned import windows. With more and more connectors and options added to each release, we decided it's time to add a search functionality alongside folders grouping.

New metadata connectors​

With Dataedo 10.2 we are bringing a few new native metadata scanners:

• Microsoft Dataverse

• Tableau (BI data model)

• AWS Athena

• SAP ASE

• [Hive Metastore]/docs/documenting-technology/supported-databases/apache-hive-metastore)

And also we are introducing a way, to import files like JSON, CSV, or XLS directly from:

• Amazon S3 Bucket.

You can also connect to the following sources using native connectors:

• with Amazon Athena connector:

  • Amazon DocumentDB

  • Amazon DynamoDB

  • AWS Glue Data Catalog

  • Amazon S3

• with [Apache Hive Metastore]/docs/documenting-technology/supported-databases/apache-hive-metastore) connector:

  • Apache Impala

  • Apache Spark SQL

  • Databricks

• with Microsoft Dataverse connector:

  • Microsoft Dynamics 365

Here is the list of all the connectors.

Updates to existing connectors​

1. Oracle - added parsing of packages and extracting information as functions and procedures.

Import from interface tables​

You can now import your database schema using interface tables, built-in Dataedo.

Read more about Importing from Interface Tables.

Import from DDL script (beta version)​

Starting from Dataedo 10.2 you can import your database schema using SQL dump from your database.

Read more about Importing from DDL script.

Data Profiling improvements​

This feature was slightly redesigned and improved based on your feedback. The most important change is that you can currently run it for your whole database at once, save results as you go, and come back sometime later to preview the results.

There are now three scopes you can run Data Profiling.

1. Run Data Profiling for the whole database (or any selected subset of tables)

2. Run Data Profiling only for the selected table.

3. Preview Sample Data for the selected table.

Read more about Data Profiling in Dataedo Desktop.

Sample Data​

Part of the improvements in the area of Data Profiling is the fact that we surfaced the ability to peak into Sample Data. Right now you can simply use a handy right-click option on a table to preview its values!

History of changes in documentation​

With this version, we introduced the history of changes in descriptions, titles, and Custom Fields. Dataedo will store information about who, when, and how changed the values.

Currently, Dataedo will monitor only some objects in the system. A list of monitored objects and fields is available in a detailed article.

Read more about History of changes.

Permissions in the Web Catalog​

From version 10.2, accessing any data via Dataedo Web Catalog requires correct permission. This allows detailed customization regarding who will be able to perform what action in the Dataedo Web Catalog.

In other words, admins can now customize who is allowed to see what portion of data in Dataedo Web Catalog.

Read more about Permissions in Dataedo Web Catalog.

Other improvements​

With Dataedo 10.2 we fixed some bugs, and also introduced some other changes, like:

• We unified the naming for Subject Areas across all products (previously we were naming them in some places as "Modules" or "Modules and ERD's").

• We added the ability to edit Business Glossary from the Web Catalog.

• We improved performance both in Web Catalog and Dataedo Desktop.

• We improved the way we are upgrading the repository from version to version and we introduces dbo.database_update_log for better support and troubleshooting.

Release Notes 10.1.3​

With the Dataedo 10.1.3, we addressed a few issues, which you might encounter using Dataedo.

Addressed issues​

Issue	Resolution status	Fix version	External links
Problems with connecting to SQL Server after the certificate expires	Fixed by adding "Connection mode" select to SQL Server metadata scanner.	10.1.3
Web Catalog Installer occasionally crashes at the end of a process	Fixed by resolving the main issue and adding logging	10.1.3
Crash Cannot insert duplicate key in object 'dbo.licenses' after selecting license	Fixed	10.1.3
Issues with Active Directory login to Web Catalog	Fixed	10.1.3
Manual columns are stuck in the "user-defined" type.	Fixed	10.1.3
Object counters are not always correctly refreshed.	Fixed	10.1.3
Cannot connect to Tabular with Windows Authentication in Dataedo 10.1	Fixed	10.1.3

Other changes​

• Multiple minor UI fixes in Dataedo Desktop.

• Salesforce metadata scanner improvements.

Repository changes​

Repository upgrade is not needed with this version.

Release Notes 10.1.2​

With the Dataedo 10.1.2, we fixed a few an issue, which encountered in Dataedo 10.1.x

Addressed issues​

Issue	Resolution status	Fix version	External links
When importing database changes (updating schema), tables where changes were made in the database since the last update was made, may have the table or column title removed.	Fixed. For new columns, we are importing Titles. On column update, we are not overwriting the Title.	10.1.2
Some users were unable to login into Web Catalog with Active Directory, after upgrading from Dataedo 9.x.	Fixed	10.1.2

How to check if I was affected?​

To check if you were affected, check one of the tables changed during one of the previous imports. You can use schema change tracking to find these objects.

Repository changes​

Repository upgrade is not needed with this version.

Release Notes 10.1.1​

With the Dataedo 10.1.1, we fixed a few issues, which you might encounter in Dataedo 10.1.

Addressed issues​

Issue	Resolution status	Fix version	External links
Unable to run command-line (missing license).	License file support added to command-line.	10.1.1	Command-line support
Deleting documentation was timing out.	We improved the way we are deleting documentation.	10.1.1	-
Upgrade from 9.x to 10.x was not copying the recent connections.	We fixed that, and starting from the fix version, on upgrade, recent connections are copied.	10.1.1	-
Problems with connecting to Salesforce when domain region had more than 2 letters.	Fixed.	10.1.1	-
Missing IIS modules after Web Catalog installation.	Fixed.	10.1.1	-
"The given key was not present" error when importing from SQL Server.	Fixed.	10.1.1	-

Other changes​

• Fixes to few minor crashes not mentioned above.

• Users on the server, without permissions to the repository database, can no longer create accounts in the Web Catalog.

Repository changes​

Repository upgrade is not needed with this version.

Data Lineage​

Dataedo 10.1 introduces Data Lineage, in two parts. You can design flows using Dataedo Desktop and browse diagrams using Dataedo Web Catalog. Read more about Data Lineage in Dataedo

Designer in Dataedo Desktop​

Diagrams in Dataedo Web Catalog​

Export to DDL​

You can now export your data structure to data description language (DDL). In other words, you will be able to export the database to a set of statements like CREATE and ALTER. Read more about Export to DDL.

Email Community notifications​

We are introducing a feature of notifying users about comments and questions, regarding objects they are following.

Find out more about Email Notifications in Dataedo Web Catalog

Desktop settings​

You can now change the theme, reset the onboarding or configure timeout. Configuration is available from the Help > Settings.

Metadata Connectors​

Connection improvements​

We improved the way we are keeping the connection alive, which should result in a major increase in performance during all imports.

New metadata connectors​

We added a set of new Metadata scanners:

• Salesforce

• Azure Cosmos DB - Core/SQL API, Cassandra API, MongoDB API

• Amazon Keyspaces

• Power BI Premium Workspace/Dataset

Learn more about supported databases by Dataedo.

Improvements in existing connectors​

We made a few improvements in existing metadata connectors:

• Amazon Redshift and Azure SQL Database are now supported with Data Profiling.

• Azure SQL Database multi-factor authentication is now supported.

Other improvements and fixes​

We fixed multiple minor issues in Dataedo, from which most important ones are:

• We changed the way how created_by and modified_by columns are set. Instead of setting them with database triggers, we are setting them from code. This is a preparation for incoming users and permissions module in the Web Catalog.

• We removed the Dataedo repository schema from sample data. You can browse Dataedo Repository Schema online.

• We changed the structure of the offline license file. If you didn't receive the new one, you should download the new file from Dataedo Account, or contact support.

• Structures directory is now available in Tree View, even when empty.

Planned fix: 10.0.2​

With the Dataedo 10.0.2, we plan to fix a few issues, which you might encounter in Dataedo 10

Addressed issues​

Issue	Status	Fix version	External links
Problems with connection caused by firewall on the login screen.	Fixed	10.0.2	-
Unable to change selected object in the export process (fe. dependencies).	Fixed	10.0.2	-
Potential problem with upgrade, on a case sensitive database.	Fixed	10.0.2	-

Release Notes 10.0.1​

With the Dataedo 10.0.1, we fixed a few issues, which you might encounter in Dataedo 10.0.

Addressed issues​

Issue	Status	Fix version	External links
Problem with connecting to MySQL 8, when your password contains special characters.	Fixed	10.0.1	-
Occasionally using Ctrl + Z shortcut and saving work might cause crash.	Fixed	10.0.1	-
Dataedo might hang on login screen when migrating configuration files from old versions.	Not reproducible	-	-
MySQL8 and DBMS based on MySQL are not supported in Data Profiling.	Fixed	10.0.1	Data Profiling sources
Export through the Command do not include Business Glossaries.	Fixed	10.0.1	-

Data Profiling​

Dataedo 10 allows you to discover data stored in the database and review its contents and quality. Data Profiling module is a combination of useful metrics with a friendly User Interface. On top of it, Profiling in Dataedo allows you to peek into the most common, or random data from your tables. Learn more about Data Profiling.

Desktop​

Online licenses and Dataedo Account​

We are introducing the online license management.

This biggest change in the 10 will present itself at the login screen to the Desktop App. You can now log in to Dataedo using your business email. Also, you can seamlessly switch through all your available licenses.

Home page​

Another change is waiting for you literally on the next screen. To improve your user experience, we are introducing a Home Page in the Desktop App, where you can check summary stats of Your Catalog, and quickly access other resources.

Import descriptions​

Dataedo 10 allows you to import your tables and columns descriptions by pasting them into our tool.

Other Desktop improvements​

1. Moving modules and manual tables between databases,

2. Repository Explorer redesigned - added root element and folder items counter,

3. Grid settings are now saved between sessions and are not refreshed while saving,

4. Graying out read only columns and tooltips explaining purpose of fields and columns.

Web Catalog​

Community redesigned​

To simplify Community use we merged Comment, Question, and TODO into a plain Comment but now you can mark that comment requires action, which will unlock its workflow (open or closed).

Other Web Catalog improvements​

1. Automatic Subject Area and Database ER diagrams,

2. Option to edit object Subject Areas,

3. Search option in grids.

Exports​

Dataedo HTML free for everyone!​

We updated Export to HTML so that from now on, this feature is free for all! Learn more about Dataedo HTML Docs.

Metadata Connectors​

Dataedo 10 brings support for new metadata connectors:

• Analysis Services Tabular

• Power BI Premium Dataset (which is Analysis Services Tabular under the hood)

Here are the newly supported Big Data formats:

• MS Excel

New plans​

With Dataedo 10.0 we introduced new plans, that hopefully better reflect Dataedo users and use cases.

Other improvements​

Here are some other improvements in Dataedo 10:

• Added session log to the repository, for Desktop and Web Catalog.

• Added simple feature usage tracking - this will enable us to have deeper understanding of how you are using our product and be able to see potential issues or bottlenecks and provide better education.