ER/Studio defines data lineage as the complete trace of how data moves across systems, including its origin, transformations, relationships, and final destinations. This includes both technical lineage (tables, attributes, ETL flows) and business lineage (glossary terms, definitions, and classifications).
ER/Studio generates interactive lineage diagrams that show upstream and downstream flows for tables, attributes, and business terms. Users can navigate lineage directly in Team Server, zoom into transformation details, and jump between technical metadata and business definitions.
Yes. ER/Studio captures transformation logic and source-to-target mappings from ETL, data integration, and governance platforms. This lets teams understand not only where data moves, but also how it is reshaped along the way.
ER/Studio provides audit-ready lineage that shows how sensitive or regulated data flows across systems. Compliance teams use these lineage views to demonstrate controls for GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, GLBA, and other frameworks without relying on manual documents or spreadsheets.
It does. ER/Studio links lineage directly to glossary terms, business rules, and metadata governance frameworks. Lineage can also be published to tools like Microsoft Purview and Collibra, ensuring consistency across enterprise catalogs.
By visualizing downstream dependencies, ER/Studio helps teams see exactly which reports, models, or applications will be affected when a change is made. This reduces the risk of breaking downstream systems and enables safer, more controlled updates.
