AWS Glue Data Catalog
A central repository to store structural and operational metadata for all your data assets.
Overview
The AWS Glue Data Catalog is a central repository to store structural and operational metadata for all your data assets. For a given data set, you can store its table definition, physical location, add business relevant attributes, and track how this data has changed over time.
✨ Key Features
- Centralized Metadata Repository
- Automatic Schema Detection
- Table Versioning
- Integration with AWS services
- Fine-grained Access Control
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the AWS ecosystem
- Fully managed and serverless
- Cost-effective for AWS customers
Unique Value: AWS Glue Data Catalog provides a fully managed and persistent metadata store for all your data assets on AWS, making it easy to discover and manage data for analytics.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Central metadata store for data lakes on AWS
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations with a multi-cloud or on-premise data strategy
🏆 Alternatives
Its primary advantage is its native integration with the AWS ecosystem, offering a simple and cost-effective solution for AWS customers.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AWS Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: First million objects stored and first million requests per month are free.
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