Getting Started with OpenMetadata: A Beginner’s Guide

• 1.8.1-release

Introduction

OpenMetadata is an open-source metadata management platform designed to help organizations centralize and govern their data assets. It integrates with various data sources, enabling teams to track lineage, enforce governance policies, and improve data discovery. Whether you’re a data engineer, analyst, or business leader, learning OpenMetadata can enhance how you manage and utilize metadata.

Why Learn OpenMetadata?

• Comprehensive Metadata Management – Connects to databases, BI tools, and data lakes.
• Data Lineage and Governance – Ensures transparency and compliance.
• Extensible and Open-Source – Customizable for various data ecosystems.

How to Start Learning OpenMetadata

1. Official Documentation

Start with the OpenMetadata Documentation. It provides installation guides, API references, and use cases.

2. Hands-on Practice

Set up OpenMetadata locally using Docker:

docker run -p 8585:8585 openmetadata/server:latest

Explore the UI and integrate sample data sources to get familiar with its features.

3. Recommended Courses & Videos

• YouTube Tutorials
  • OpenMetadata Overview & Installation
    • Link: OpenMetadata Overview – YouTube
  • Data Lineage & Governance with OpenMetadata
    • Link: Data Lineage How-Tos and Best Practices with OpenMetadata
• Online Courses
  • Metadata Management Course on Udemy
    • Link: Metadata Management Course
  • Metadata Management Course on eLerningCurve
    • Link: Metadata Management Course

Next Steps

Join the OpenMetadata Slack Community to engage with experts and troubleshoot issues. Experiment with real datasets to gain practical experience.

By following these resources, you’ll develop a solid foundation in OpenMetadata and metadata management best practices.

Last Releases

• 1.8.1-releaseJuly 1, 2025
  Issue in Os Lineage (#22069) (cherry picked from commit e5e5017)   Source: https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/releases/tag/1.8.1-release
• 1.8.0-releaseJune 24, 2025
  🚀 Improvements OpenMetadata MCP Server — Generative-AI-Ready Metadata with Rich Context OpenMetadata 1.8 introduces an enterprise-grade MCP (Metadata Context Provider) server, built natively on our unified knowledge graph. This new… Read more: 1.8.0-release
• 1.7.5-releaseJune 19, 2025
  Release: Add what’s new content for 1.7.5 (#21860) (cherry picked from commit 1439081)   Source: https://github.com/open-metadata/OpenMetadata/releases/tag/1.7.5-release