Informatica PowerCenter to Alation Reviews & Product Details

The Informatica PowerCenter to Alation solution, developed by Information Asset, LLC, enables seamless propagation of data lineage from Informatica PowerCenter to Alation's data catalog. Informatica PowerCenter is a comprehensive data integration platform that facilitates the creation and management of data workflows, including sources, targets, mappings, and transformations. By integrating with Alation, this solution allows organizations to catalog their PowerCenter mappings and workflows, enhancing data governance and accessibility. Key Features and Functionality: - Data Lineage Propagation: Automatically transfers lineage information from Informatica PowerCenter to Alation, providing a clear view of data flow and transformations. - Comprehensive Metadata Extraction: Extracts and catalogs metadata such as mappings, workflows, transformations, and transformation fields, offering detailed insights into data processes. - Support for Multiple Data Sources: Compatible with various data sources and targets, including Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, and Snowflake, ensuring flexibility in diverse data environments. - Enhanced Data Cataloging: Integrates with Alation's data catalog to provide a centralized repository for metadata, facilitating efficient data discovery and management. Primary Value and User Benefits: This solution addresses the challenge of maintaining accurate and comprehensive data lineage within organizations. By automating the propagation of lineage from Informatica PowerCenter to Alation, it ensures that data professionals have access to up-to-date information about data origins, transformations, and destinations. This transparency enhances data governance, compliance, and trust, enabling users to make informed decisions based on reliable data insights. Additionally, the integration streamlines metadata management processes, reducing manual efforts and minimizing the risk of errors in data documentation.

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Shringarika J.

Data and QC Officer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/25/2022

"Alation:Great tool for data analytics"

5/5

What do you like best about Informatica PowerCenter to Alation?

Informatica PowerCentre to Alation is one of the best tools in the field of data analytics. It has a great database storage space and avoids lagging of the software. It serves the smoothest data export function among all the software that I have used this far. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Informatica PowerCenter to Alation?

It has no big issues to run the software but it sometimes shows up with debugging that alters the working and pace of the software. The company should have insight into it and resolve this glitch to make it more convenient in working. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Vikrant S.

Technical Specialist

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

7/24/2022

"Great Data Integration Tool"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Informatica PowerCenter to Alation?

The large volume of data can be shared easily with colleagues without any delay. One can easily create Data duplication and share it with colleagues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Informatica PowerCenter to Alation?

The initial deployment and configuration require a good amount of time. Initially, it seems to be difficult to use the tool, but after spending some time one can easily use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Information Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

Originally submitted 7/19/2022

"Bridge to easier data cataloging"

5/5

What do you like best about Informatica PowerCenter to Alation?

It's easy to configure and use. It is a good tool for cataloging the data while transforming and used it while working for huge data migration of financial services projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Informatica PowerCenter to Alation?

Not much, it came as a boon when we are searching for SaaS solution that helps build data categories, but the pricing is a little bit on the higher end. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/19/2022

"Good tool for better data catalogue management"

4.5/5

What do you like best about Informatica PowerCenter to Alation?

It makes the data cataloging work easy while transforming the data with its easy integration with Informatica and Alation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Informatica PowerCenter to Alation?

Considering the features and integration it offers, the tool is quite handy. I don't see any negatives; it serves the purpose. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.