There are several ways to create and publish a data product. Based on the consumer's data product request, you can choose the most suitable method and any ideal features to include.
- Required roles to complete this task
- Collaborator role: Editor
Task 1: Selecting a creation method
Select a suitable method to create your data product and complete the unique steps for each method.
The following table lists the methods to create a data product:
| Method | Description |
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| From a source | Connect to a data source and add stored files to create a data product. |
| From a catalog | Use IBM Knowledge Catalog to add data assets from a catalog. You can run metadata enrichment on your data assets before adding them to your data product. |
| From a project | Use projects to create and add an SQL query to your data product. You can create data joins and customize consumers' view of a data product with an SQL query. |
| From a URL | Create data products by using one or more public URLs. You can use URLs if you do not have a secure connection to the data source. |
Task 2: Completing your data product
After you create a data product draft according to your chosen method, complete the following fields before publishing your data product.
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Click Select a business domain and assign a primary business domain to the data product. Business domains provide a taxonomy to help consumers find the data product that they need.
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Edit Access level and indicate whether the data product is Available to everyone or Requires approval.
For data products that require approval, consumers must provide a business justification. Approvers will approve or reject access requests based on this justification. You select the approvers from your community members. -
Review and edit the Key features, Delivery method, and Origin of your data product. You can also add more items or preview a visualization.
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Choose one or more Delivery methods for the data product. Available delivery methods are determined by the associated data source connection. For more information on delivery methods and connectors, see Understanding delivery methods and Delivery methods for connectors.
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Provide Recommended usage information for your data product and describe any previous business needs that your data product addressed. This text appears on the data product tile and helps consumers locate the data product through search.
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Enter a URL or upload a PDF of a Data contract. All data products must have a data contract that outlines the terms and conditions for using that data product. For URLs, the data contract must be publicly accessible.
Task 3: Publishing your data product
Only published data products are available to your Data Product Hub community. Review your draft carefully because you cannot edit the contents of the data product after publishing.
- Click Publish.
- Return to the Data Product Hub home page to view your published data product.
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Managing the lifecycle of a data product
Parent topic: Publishing a data product