--- title: "Data Catalog overview" slug: "datacatalog-overview" tags: ["Data Catalog", "VPC"] updated: 2026-09-17T09:17:55Z published: 2026-09-17T09:17:55Z canonical: "guide.ncloud-docs.com/datacatalog-overview" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://guide.ncloud-docs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Data Catalog overview Available in VPC Data Catalog is a powerful metadata integration and management service that enhances the usability of data assets. It offers a comprehensive environment for collecting metadata from various data types, enabling efficient data governance. Data Catalog is a cost-effective, cloud-based, fully managed serverless service that streamlines resources required for infrastructure management. ## Data Catalog features Data Catalog offers these key features: - Automated metadata collection: Automates data scans to collect metadata periodically, and infers schemas from the collected data to create tables that match the data. - Integrates with diverse data sources: Connect to Cloud DB and Object Storage using connection settings to use your data. - Tag‑based search: Add tags to databases and tables for easy identification and search. - Table and schema change history management: Manage versions of changed tables and schemas and view time‑based change history. ## Data Catalog user guide Data Catalog is available in Korea Region. Use this guide to get the most out of Data Catalog. - [Data Catalog overview](/docs/en/datacatalog-overview): Learn about the service and find helpful resources. - [Data Catalog prerequisites](/docs/en/datacatalog-spec): View supported specifications and pricing information. - [Data Catalog quickstart](/docs/en/datacatalog-procedure): Follow a step-by-step guide through the entire process. - [Getting started with Data Catalog](/docs/en/datacatalog-start-vpc): Learn how to subscribe to and manage Data Catalog and perform catalog Reload from the NAVER Cloud Platform console - Using Data Catalog: Learn how to use Data Catalog. - [Database](/docs/en/datacatalog-database-vpc): Learn how to check catalog status and create and manage databases. - [Table](/docs/en/datacatalog-table-vpc): Learn how to create and manage tables and manage collected metadata. - [Scanner](/docs/en/datacatalog-scanner-vpc): Learn how to create and manage scanners and run them to collect metadata. - Scanner quickstart - [Examples for using Object Storage Scanner](/docs/en/datacatalog-scanner-ob-vpc): Learn how to create and run a scanner for an Object Storage bucket. - [Cloud DB Scanner usage examples](/docs/en/datacatalog-scanner-cdb-vpc): Learn how to create and run a scanner for Cloud DB for MySQL. - [Connection](/docs/en/datacatalog-connection-vpc): Learn how to create and manage connections. - [Classifier](/docs/en/datacatalog-classifier-vpc): Learn how to create and manage classifiers. - [Tag Template](/docs/en/datacatalog-tagtemplate-vpc): Learn how to create and manage tag templates and tag types. - Data Catalog integrations - [Integrate Cloud Hadoop with Data Catalog](/docs/en/datacatalog-cloudhadoop-vpc): Learn how to integrate Cloud Hadoop with Data Catalog. - [Integrate Apache Hive with Data Catalog](/docs/en/datacatalog-apache-hive-ncp-data-catalog-client): Learn how to configure Data Catalog as Apache Hive’s metastore. - [Manage Iceberg tables with Cloud Hadoop Hive](/docs/en/datacatalog-cloudhadoop-iceberg-hive): Learn how to manage Iceberg tables with Cloud Hadoop’s Hive. - [Manage Iceberg tables with Cloud Hadoop Spark](/docs/en/datacatalog-cloudhadoop-iceberg-spark): Learn how to manage Iceberg tables with Cloud Hadoop’s Spark. - [Data Catalog resource management](/docs/en/datacatalog-resource): Manage resources using NAVER Cloud Platform’s Resource Manager and Cloud Activity Tracer. - [Data Catalog permissions management](/docs/en/datacatalog-subaccount-vpc): Manage accounts using NAVER Cloud Platform’s Sub Account. - [Data Catalog glossary](/docs/en/datacatalog-glossary): Find key terms and definitions. - [Data Catalog release notes](/docs/en/datacatalog-releasenote): See documentation updates. ## Data Catalog related resources Beyond the user guide, these resources provide additional context and support for Data Catalog. Whether you're considering Data Catalog or need in-depth information for development, marketing, and other purposes, these resources can help: - Learn more about Data Catalog - [Ncloud user environment guide](/docs/en/environment-environment-1-1): Explore VPC environment and supported services. - [Pricing and features](https://www.ncloud.com/product/analytics/dataCatalog): View pricing details and key capabilities. - [Latest announcements](https://www.ncloud.com/intro/news): Stay informed about service updates and news. - [Customer Support](https://www.ncloud.com/support/question/service): Get help if you can't find what you need in the user guide. - Integration service user guide for Data Catalog - [Object Storage user guide](/docs/en/storage-storage-6-1): Learn how to use Object Storage required for Data Catalog. - [Cloud DB for MySQL user guide](/docs/en/clouddbformysql-overview): Learn how to use Cloud DB for MySQL supported by Data Catalog. - [Sub Account user guide](/docs/en/subaccount-overview): Manage team access for Data Catalog.