Domains are a first-class governed asset type. They serve as organizational containers that help you structure your data governance framework. Domains enable you to group related business and technical assets, establish clear ownership, and maintain hierarchical relationships across your data landscape.
When you open a domain, the Details page
provides a centralized location to view and manage all aspects of
the domain. The page includes sections for child domains and grouped
assets, allowing you to organize your data governance structure
efficiently.
Your domain is created and appears in the Domains list. You can
now assign assets to it or create child domains:.
You can also edit or delete the domain as needed:
- Edit a domain: Locate the domain, click the ellipsis, select Edit, modify the properties, and click Save.
- Delete a domain: Locate the domain, click the
ellipsis, select Delete, and confirm.
Warning: Deleting is permanent and removes all ownership assignments. Child domains are also deleted.
Domain properties and hierarchies
Domains support the following relationships:
- Hierarchical relationships: Parent and child relationships between domains to establish domain hierarchies
- Asset grouping relationships: "Groups and grouped by" relationships that link domains to business and technical assets
| Property | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| Name | A unique identifier for the domain within your system | Yes |
| Description | An optional text field that explains the domain's purpose and scope | No |
| Tags | Optional labels for categorization and filtering of domains | No |
| Owner | The designated responsible party for the domain, typically a business owner or data steward | No |
| Parent Domain | The parent domain if this domain is a child domain in the hierarchy | No |
For more information, see Manage domain hierarchies.