Documenting Database Schemas and Data Governance in Voyager

Overview

The Voyager registry, complemented by our Data Governance Platform, offers comprehensive tools for documenting and managing various aspects of database schemas and data governance. This capability is crucial for organizations looking to maintain high standards of data integrity, protection, and compliance.

Key Features

1. Database Schemas Documentation:

   • Functionality: Voyager can capture and document detailed database schemas, providing insights into the structure and organization of your databases.

   • Benefits: This allows for a clear understanding of the database architecture, aiding in maintenance, development, and integration tasks.

2. Data Dictionaries and Structures:

   • Functionality: The platform supports the creation and management of data dictionaries, which define and describe data elements within your systems.

   • Benefits: This ensures everyone in the organization has a common understanding of data terminology and structure, promoting consistency and clarity.

3. Data Integrity and Protection:

   • Functionality: Voyager helps in documenting and enforcing rules and practices that ensure data integrity and security.

   • Benefits: Critical for safeguarding sensitive information and ensuring data remains accurate and reliable.

4. Data Element Names and Definitions:

   • Functionality: Document data element names and their definitions to provide clear context and understanding of each data component.

   • Benefits: Facilitates accurate data interpretation and usage across different teams and departments.

5. Data Provenance:

   • Functionality: Keep track of data provenance, documenting the origin and evolution of your data.

   • Benefits: Essential for audit trails, compliance, and understanding the historical context of your data.

6. Usage and Handling Policies:

   • Functionality: Define and document how data should be handled and used within the designated data domains.

   • Benefits: Ensures that data is used appropriately, ethically, and in compliance with policies and regulations.

7. Retention Policies:

   • Functionality: Through working with customer organizations established data retention policies can be integrated within the platform to aid in manage the lifecycle of data effectively.

   • Benefits: Helps in complying with legal and regulatory requirements and managing data storage efficiently.

Applying These Features

With Voyager, organizations can comprehensively document and manage their data assets, from schemas to handling rules. This level of documentation is vital for maintaining data governance standards, ensuring compliance, and facilitating effective data management across the enterprise.