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Data Profiling on Multiple tables at once
Hi ChrisLiley,
You're correct that in the UI, profiling data on multiple tables at once isn’t directly supported. You can only run profiling on one data asset at a time and view the results individually. While automation through the REST API is possible, there isn’t a built-in feature in the UI for profiling multiple assets simultaneously. I understand it would be more convenient to do it directly in the UI, but for now, automation via the API is the best alternative.
Hope that helps!
Thanks for confirming what I was seeing. When you say automation via the API, would you be able to point us in the right direction to some documentation? I have developer that has looked at the Rest API and the Atlas API and doesn't see anything regarding data profiling.
Hi ChrisLiley,
You're welcome! Regarding automation via the API, you're right that the data profiling functionality is not immediately apparent in the REST or Atlas API. However, depending on the platform you're using, there may be relevant endpoints for creating or scheduling profiling jobs, though they might not be explicitly labeled as "data profiling" in the API documentation.
I would recommend checking the documentation for any endpoints related to metadata operations or data asset management—those may provide ways to trigger or schedule profiling jobs. If the specific functionality isn’t documented, it might be worth reaching out to the support team for more guidance on how to script the profiling process.
Regards!
