Google Cloud is introducing the BigQuery metastore, a fully managed metadata service designed to integrate with Apache Iceberg. This initiative aims to address enterprises' challenges in metadata management. According to Google engineers, the metastore will foster processing engine interoperability and enhance governance via features such as automated cataloging, universal search, data profiling, and data lineage. These functionalities will help organizations maintain better data quality and security, supporting comprehensive audit logging and fine-grained access controls.
Google Cloud’s new BigQuery metastore aims to simplify metadata management for enterprises by providing a fully managed, interoperable service tailored for Apache Iceberg.
The new metastore will support governance through features like automated cataloging, universal search, fine-grained access controls, and data lineage to enhance data management.
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