Data Discovery job results

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 1, 2024
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  • The Data Discovery Findings page shows details on the data found by a job. You can use the Findings page to review the results of a job and begin classifying data.

    The Data Discovery Findings page displays the following details after a completed job.

    Column Description
    Dictionary Entry Column of the target table where the data was
    Table Target table where the data was found
    Data Pattern Data pattern used to find the data
    Data Pattern Match Count Number of data entries that match the data pattern
    Total Row Scan Count Number of rows scanned during the job
    Percentage of Matching Rows Percentage of rows in the target table that match the data pattern
    Data Discovery Job Job used on the target table
    Status Status of the entry

    After you run a Data Discovery job, the results have a status of New. If no action is necessary, you can leave the data alone, which automatically sets the status to Ignored. Otherwise, you can classify the data, such as by creating user-defined data classifications, to prepare for data anonymization using the Data Classification tool.

    Consolidate findings

    Job results can be consolidated using the Consolidate Findings button. Job results shared between two separate jobs will then be consolidated under the most recently run job.

    Note:
    Only finished full scan jobs may be consolidated

    Classify data in the Data Discovery job results page

    Classify data in Data Discovery directly from a job's results page.

    Before you begin

    Role required: data_discovery_admin and admin

    A job must complete a successful run before any result data can appear to be classified.

    Procedure

    1. Go to System Security > Data Discovery > Data Discovery Job.
    2. Select the entry that you want to classify.
    3. In the Data Discovery Findings list, select Classify.
    4. Select the data classifications that you want to associate with the table entries.
    5. Select Classify.