A Guide to Data Catalog Tools: Unlocking the Power of Data
A data catalog is only useful when it reduces the work of verification. Ownership, freshness, lineage coverage, certification status and policy constraints should be visible before a team builds on a dataset. This article breaks down the core capabilities of data catalog tools, how they support data discovery and classification, and what to look for when choosing and implementing a data catalog solution. You’ll also see how Snowflake approaches cataloging and governance with Horizon and Open Catalog for interoperable metadata across multiple engines.