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Active Metadata Framework

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An active metadata framework is an architectural and operational approach that captures, processes and exchanges metadata continuously across data systems to support automation, governance and real-time optimization of data usage. Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics An active metadata framework ingests technical, business and operational metadata from data sources, pipelines, platforms and analytics tools on a recurring or event-driven basis. It maintains this

Active Metadata Framework is an architectural approach that collects, unifies and continuously exchanges metadata across data platforms and tools so enterprises can automate governance, apply policies consistently and operate data environments with current context about assets, lineage, quality and usage.

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