Defining the column analysis

Procedure

In the DQ Repository tree view, expand the Data Profiling folder.
Right-click the Analyses folder and select New Analysis.

The Create New Analysis wizard opens.
In the filter field, start typing basic column analysis, select Basic Column Analysis and click Next.
In the Name field, enter a name for the current column analysis.

Information noteImportant:
Do not use the following special characters in the item names: ~ ! ` # ^ * & \\ / ? : ; \ , . ( ) ¥ ' " « » < >

These characters are all replaced with "_" in the file system and you may end up creating duplicate items.
Set column analysis metadata (Purpose, Description and Author) in the corresponding fields and click Next.

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