Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Secoda?
Secoda is a sophisticated AI-driven platform designed for comprehensive data management, including discovery, cataloging, lineage, and documentation. It is built to aid data teams in efficiently navigating and leveraging their data resources.
How do I use Secoda?
Begin by signing up and logging in to Secoda. Connect your data sources through integrations with various data warehouses and BI tools. Utilize Secoda’s AI-enhanced search to explore your data, generate documentation, submit data requests, conduct analyses, and manage permissions.
What advantages does a data portal offer?
Secoda’s portal enhances data literacy, streamlines data onboarding processes, and provides superior visibility and governance over your data assets.
Does Secoda offer an API?
Yes, Secoda provides an API for accessing functionalities like documentation, cataloging, and data lineage.
Can Secoda integrate with Okta or Active Directory?
Yes, Secoda supports integration with Okta and Active Directory for managing user permissions and access control.
Which data warehouses are compatible with Secoda?
Secoda integrates seamlessly with popular data warehouses including Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Databricks, Postgres, Oracle, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, and S3.
Which BI tools are supported by Secoda?
Secoda supports integration with BI tools such as Tableau, Looker, Metabase, Redash, Mode, Sigma, Power BI, and Google Data Studio.
Is Secoda compatible with dbt?
Yes, Secoda works with both dbt Cloud and dbt Core, supporting YAML file information, tests, tags, metrics, and detailed column-level lineage.
Does Secoda automate data lineage?
Secoda automates the visualization of data lineage at the column and table levels, incorporating tests, events, and ETL processes. Users can also enhance lineage manually via the API.
Does Secoda offer data monitoring or quality features?
Secoda does not include native data monitoring or quality assurance features but can integrate with tools like Great Expectations and dbt tests to provide data monitoring within its lineage interface.
Does Secoda support Git integration?
Yes, Secoda integrates with Git, providing version control for changes made within Secoda, including rollbacks and change reviews.
What metadata can Secoda extract?
Secoda extracts detailed metadata about your data, including resource names, usage popularity, lineage, query history, descriptions, and frequent usage patterns.