The Analyst tool interface has headers and workspaces. A workspace is a web page where you perform tasks based on licensed functionality that you access through tabs in the Analyst tool. You must also have privileges to perform tasks in a workspace.

When you log in to the Analyst tool, the

Start

workspace appears. You can open multiple workspaces in the Analyst tool interface.

For example, use the

Discovery

workspace to analyze the quality of data and metadata in source systems. You can access a workspace through workspace tabs or through menus in the Analyst tool header.

You can use assets in some workspaces to perform tasks such as running profiles, creating business rules, or creating mapping specifications. An asset is a type of object in the Analyst tool that supports business operations within an organization.

If you have the license to use the business glossary, you can view notification alerts for business glossary assets. View notification alerts in the Analyst tool header.

The following figure shows the Analyst tool: