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DP-600 · 2.1.2 · Prepare data

Catalog vs Real-Time hub

Discover data by using OneLake catalog and Real-Time hub

Use for Fabric items and governance; use for streams, data, and Fabric events.

The core idea

Comparison of the OneLake catalog for governed Fabric items and Real-Time hub for streams, KQL databases, events, and eventstreams.

The is the discovery surface for governed Fabric content such as , , and . Its Explore, Govern, and Secure tabs answer different governance questions.

focuses on streaming and event data. It lists streams, tables, Fabric events, and .

When the question is about an item or , think OneLake catalog. When it is about a stream or event, think Real-Time hub.

Key points

  • Explore: find accessible and discoverable Fabric items
  • Govern: review governance health and recommendations
  • Secure: inspect workspace and security roles
  • : discover streams, tables, and events

Click an underlined term for a one-line explanation, or see them all in the glossary .

Exam trap

is for streaming data only. To find a , a or a , use the instead.

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