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Metadata and Lineage Architecture Template

Documenting how metadata is captured, stored, and used to trace data lineage from source to consumption

The Metadata and Lineage Architecture template provides a structured approach to documenting how metadata is captured, stored, and used to trace data lineage from source to consumption.

Template Sections

This template includes 7 sections.

Metadata Strategy
Describe the metadata strategy: what metadata is captured (technical, business, operational), how it is collected...
Data Lineage Graph
Graph Diagram section
Metadata Components
Document the metadata architecture components: catalog, lineage tracker, glossary, quality metrics store, and their...
Metadata Services
Document the metadata services: data catalogue, lineage viewer, glossary, impact analysis, and the APIs for...
Metadata Governance
Define the governance process for metadata: freshness requirements, ownership of catalogue entries, review cadence, and...
Lineage-Based Impact Analysis
Document how lineage is used for impact analysis: tracing upstream when data quality issues are detected and tracing...
Metadata Risks
Document risks: stale metadata, incomplete lineage, manual metadata entry errors, and metadata tooling becoming a...

Section Details

Block Types Used

Content blocks used in this template
SectionBlock TypePurpose
Metadata StrategyRich TextDescribe the metadata strategy: what metadata is captured (technical, business,...
Data Lineage GraphGraph DiagramGraph Diagram section
Metadata ComponentsComponent ResponsibilityDocument the metadata architecture components: catalog, lineage tracker,...
Metadata ServicesService CatalogueDocument the metadata services: data catalogue, lineage viewer, glossary,...
Metadata GovernanceGovernance ChecklistDefine the governance process for metadata: freshness requirements, ownership...
Lineage-Based Impact AnalysisChange ImpactDocument how lineage is used for impact analysis: tracing upstream when data...
Metadata RisksRiskDocument risks: stale metadata, incomplete lineage, manual metadata entry...

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