Configuring SKUs for Microsoft Purview Data Governance

In my previous blog I explained that Microsoft Purview for Data Governance has a new pricing model, in this blog we will dive a bit deeper on how you set the different SKU’s

Microsoft Purview offers a comprehensive data governance solution that helps organizations manage, protect, and understand their data across various environments. One crucial aspect of optimizing Purview’s performance is configuring the appropriate SKUs  for different tasks, especially for Data Quality (DQ) jobs within Data Health Management. This blog post will guide you through the process of selecting and configuring SKUs to enhance your data governance experience.

Understanding SKUs in Microsoft Purview

SKUs in Microsoft Purview determine the level of resources allocated to your data governance tasks. Higher SKUs provide more processing power, which can significantly speed up data quality jobs, especially those with high data volumes, complex rules, or frequent scans.

How can I set my SKU?

In Purview select the Settings tab followed by the Unified Catalog

Select the the Usage Settings to get to see the following option:

Now you can set the SKU Type

• Data Health Management:
  • Basic: €14.40 per Data Governance Processing Unit
  • Standard: €57.57 per Data Governance Processing Unit
  • Advanced: €230.28 per Data Governance Processing Unit

Steps to Configure SKUs for Data Quality Jobs

1. Access Data Quality Monitoring:
   • Use the Data Quality Monitoring functionality within Microsoft Purview to view and understand your data quality jobs. This tool provides insights into the performance and status of your DQ jobs, helping you identify areas that may benefit from higher SKUs.
2. Select Higher SKUs for Faster Processing:
   • For jobs with high data volumes, complex rules, or very frequent DQ scans, consider selecting a higher SKU. Higher SKUs allocate more resources, resulting in faster processing times and more efficient data quality management.
3. Understand the Impact on Your Bill:
   • Before upgrading to a higher SKU, it’s essential to understand the impact on your bill. Navigate to your billing section in the Azure portal, ensuring you have the required permissions to view and manage billing information. Higher SKUs will incur additional costs, so it’s crucial to balance performance needs with budget considerations.
4. Correlate with Your Consumption Report:
   • Review your consumption report to understand how different SKUs affect your overall usage and costs. This report provides detailed insights into your resource consumption, helping you make informed decisions about SKU selection.

Additional Tips for Data Health Management

• Upgrade SKU for Faster Processing: Regularly assess your data quality jobs and upgrade SKUs as needed to maintain optimal performance.
• Data Quality Management: Start with the basic SKU for initial setups and gradually move to higher SKUs as your data governance needs grow.
• Governance Health Controls: Implement governance health controls to monitor and resolve issues proactively.
• Actions and Resolutions: Use self-serve analytics and reports to take informed actions and resolve data quality issues efficiently.

By carefully selecting and configuring SKUs, you can enhance the performance of your data quality jobs within Microsoft Purview, ensuring a robust and efficient data governance framework.

Conclusion

Configuring the appropriate SKUs for Microsoft Purview Data Governance is essential for optimizing the performance of your data quality jobs. By understanding the different SKUs available and how to set them, you can ensure that your data governance tasks are handled efficiently and effectively. Regularly monitoring your data quality jobs and adjusting SKUs as needed will help maintain optimal performance and manage costs effectively.

By leveraging the insights provided by Data Quality Monitoring and correlating your consumption reports, you can make informed decisions about SKU selection. This proactive approach will enable you to maintain a robust and efficient data governance framework, ensuring that your organization can manage, protect, and understand its data across various environments.

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Useful Links:

Microsoft Purview Data Catalog

Microsoft Purview Data Catalog billing consent

Microsoft Purview data governance pricing concepts

Microsoft Purview data governance pricing announcement