1. Data Catalog
  2. Data Catalog Components
  3. Entities
  4. Entity Type

4.3.1 Entity Type

Entities in the model are grouped into the following types based on data layers they are tied to:

  • Download or Staging
  • Result
  • Dimension
  • Preparation
  • Integration

Preparation and Integration Entities or layers are internal to a product. A Preparation layer contains entities used for processing while an Integration layer contains placeholders for other engines or applications to publish their processed output.