A linked search is a great way for you to locate a data asset by linking the search to a secondary data object type.
For example:
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Searching for a table name by searching for a column name
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Searching for a column by searching within a schema, database or table
Accessing Linked Search
You can access linked search by:
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Clicking on Linked Search in the pop-up panel, or
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Clicking on the Linked Search button on the search page
How to use Linked Search
There are 4 key steps to perform a linked search
Step 1) Confirm the object type search parameters
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You need to first confirm the type of asset you want to find
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Based on what you select (e.g. column), K will then provide a list of available object types that you can search by. For example, if you want to locate a column, then you can search by: Table, Schema or Database
Step 2) Refine search parameters for the primary data object type you are looking for
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After you confirm the object type, the search view will first default to the primary object type you are searching for
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Enter the search parameter you are looking for
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