One of the key uses of classification metadata is to aid cross-functional understanding of data held in relational databases.

SQL Data Catalog supports access to metadata by 3 main routes:

• Using an 'Export CSV' function on each database view,
• By accessing 'RESTful' API endpoints
• Through PowerShell functions which make working with the API easy. See our automation section for more details. 
  • Example: Exporting .csv files for multiple databases
  • Example: Exporting a single .csv file for all the databases on an instance