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You can quickly set up a database service for metadata extraction in OpenMetadata SaaS. Below is an example of how to configure a connection using the Snowflake Connector:
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- Navigate to Settings > Services > Databases.
- Click on Add New Service.
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Select Database Type
- Choose the database type for your service. In this example, select
Snowflake.
- Enter the required details, such as the Name and Description, to identify the database.
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Enter Connection Details
- Provide the necessary connection parameters, such as hostname, port, credentials, etc.
- The side panel offers guidance with available documentation, and you can also refer to the specific
Snowflake Connector documentationfor more information.
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Test the Connection
Click Test Connection to verify the setup. This will check if OpenMetadata can reach the Snowflake service.
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Set Default Data Filters
Configure default filters to control which databases, schemas, and tables are included or excluded during ingestion.
Default Database Filter Pattern
- Includes / Excludes:
To add a filter pattern, simply type it in and press
Enter.
Default Schema Filter Pattern
- Includes / Excludes:
To add a filter pattern, simply type it in and press
Enter.
Default Table Filter Pattern
- Includes / Excludes:
To add a filter pattern, simply type it in and press
Enter.
These filters help streamline the ingestion process by targeting only the relevant data assets. 