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Data sets provide a way to document and track data lineage in CDF. A data set groups related resources and records metadata about the data’s origin, quality, and governance.

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Organizing resources

You can use data sets to organize resources by source system, data pipeline, or business domain. Associate assets, time series, events, files, and other resources with a data set. This creates a logical grouping for discovery and governance.

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Lineage and metadata

Each data set can store metadata such as the source system, owner, quality metrics, and description. Use data sets to answer questions about where data came from, who owns it, and whether it meets quality standards.
Data sets are optional but recommended for governance. They help you document provenance and apply consistent metadata across resources.

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Key capabilities

  • Create data sets with metadata
  • Associate resources to data sets
  • Track lineage and provenance
  • Document quality and ownership
Last modified on April 23, 2026