Catalog: Add/Modify Monitor

Streamline monitor management directly from your data catalog - create and modify monitoring without leaving asset details.

Manage your data quality monitoring directly from the Data Catalog for a seamless asset-focused workflow. Perfect for data engineers and analysts who prefer context-aware monitoring setup.

Monitor Management Options

Option 1: Dedicated Config Module (Recommended for Bulk Setup)

• Best for: Setting up multiple monitors across different assets

• Access: Main navigation Config section

• Guide: Enable Asset Monitoring

Option 2: Catalog Integration (This Guide)

• Best for: Asset-specific monitoring while browsing catalog

• Access: Individual asset details pages

• Context: Full asset metadata and lineage available

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Adding New Monitors from Catalog

Step 1: Navigate to Asset Details

1. Go to Catalog > Browse or Search for your asset

2. Select the table/asset you want to monitor

3. Click on the Monitor tab under Asset Details

Asset Details Monitor tab - your gateway to contextual monitoring setup

Step 2: Create Monitor

1. Click the "Add Monitor" button

2. Select monitor type from the creation form

3. Configure settings based on asset characteristics

Monitor creation form with asset context pre-populated

Step 3: Choose Monitor Type

Select the appropriate monitor based on your asset needs:

For Business-Critical Tables:

• Freshness: Ensure timely data updates

• Volume: Validate expected data loads

For Data Quality Validation:

• Field Health: Column-level quality checks

• Custom SQL: Business rule validation

Automatically Enabled:

• Schema Drift: Already active for structural change detection

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Modifying Existing Monitors

Quick Modification Process

1. Locate the monitor in the Monitor tab

2. Click the ellipsis menu (︙) next to the target monitor

3. Select "View Monitor" to access modification options

Monitor modification interface with edit, disable, and delete options

Available Actions

⚠️ Hint: Modifying the frequency or row creation settings of auto-thresholded monitors may trigger retraining. This will remove all historical values from the monitor.

✏️ Modify Settings:

• Update thresholds and sensitivity

• Change monitoring frequency

• Adjust alert configurations

⏸️ Enable/Disable:

• Temporarily pause monitoring without losing configuration

• Useful during maintenance or data migration periods

🗑️ Delete Monitor:

• Permanently remove monitor and historical data

• Use with caution - action cannot be undone

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