Data Governance Fundamentals with Dataplex Universal Catalog

Managing data across modern cloud ecosystems requires a structured approach to discover, secure, and monitor information assets. This course provides a clear, text-based introduction to data governance using Dataplex and its Universal Catalog. You will transition from understanding basic data management concepts to implementing structured governance policies. By reading through practical scenarios, you will learn how to unify distributed data, register assets, and maintain data integrity across your entire analytical footprint. What you'll learn: Understand core data governance frameworks and foundational terminology; Configure Dataplex lakes, zones, and assets to organize distributed data; Discover and catalog metadata automatically using the Universal Catalog; Apply data quality rules and track data lineage to ensure reliable reporting; Implement fine-grained access control and security policies across data assets. The course begins with foundational concepts of data stewardship, progressing systematically through metadata management, security configuration, and practical governance workflows. This text-only course is designed for beginning data analysts, database administrators, and aspiring data governance professionals, with no prior experience with Dataplex required. Start reading today to build a secure and highly organized data environment.