What is the purpose of the Workday Prism Data Catalog?

The Workday Prism Data Catalog is designed to give an overview and metadata for data sources, serving as a crucial resource for users to understand the available data within the system. It enables users to easily locate, explore, and assess the data assets they can leverage for reporting and analysis. The metadata included in the catalog provides essential information such as data definitions, relationships among different data sources, and contextual details that enhance the user's ability to utilize the data effectively.

By leveraging the Data Catalog, users can better navigate the complexities of data within Workday Prism, allowing them to make informed decisions and build robust analytical reports without getting lost in the details. This purpose distinguishes it significantly from other functionalities like user permissions, which are managed separately, or operational summaries, which do not focus specifically on data comprehensibility or metadata.