Microsoft Purview Configuration and Implementation

Description

Microsoft Purview is a unified data governance service that helps organizations discover and understand their data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Implementing Purview involves several steps to properly configure it for an organization’s specific needs. Here’s a brief overview of the configuration and implementation steps:

1. Setup Purview Account:
   • Sign in to the Azure portal.
   • Search for and select “Purview” to create a new Purview account.
   • Fill in the necessary details like subscription, resource group, region, and Purview account name.
2. Configure Purview Data Map:
   • A data map in Purview provides a holistic view of your data landscape.
   • Register data sources (like Azure SQL Database, Power BI, on-premises SQL Server, and more) that you want to scan and catalog.
3. Initiate Data Scanning:
   • Set up scans for the registered data sources.
   • Define scan rules to determine which parts of the data source to scan and how to classify and label the data.
4. Set up Data Classifiers:
   • Purview has built-in classifiers (like credit card numbers, email addresses, etc.) and allows you to create custom classifiers.
   • Define patterns for data classification using regular expressions or other parameters.
5. Implement Data Lineage:
   • Configure lineage settings to understand how data flows and transforms across various processes.
   • This helps in tracing where data originates, where it’s used, and how it’s transformed.
6. Setup Data Sensitivity Labeling:
   • Integrate with Microsoft Information Protection (MIP) if necessary.
   • Assign sensitivity labels based on the classification of the data.
7. Define and Apply Policies:
   • Create data policies based on your organization’s compliance needs.
   • Assign these policies to data to ensure proper governance.
8. Access Insights and Reports:
   • Use Purview’s dashboard to view insights about your data landscape.
   • Generate reports on data distribution, sensitivity, lineage, and compliance.
9. Integrate with External Tools:
   • If necessary, integrate Purview with external data governance and compliance tools.
   • Use Purview’s API for custom integrations and automation.
10. Continuous Monitoring and Management:

• Schedule regular scans to keep your data map up-to-date.
• Review and refine policies, classifiers, and labels as organizational needs evolve.