JSON and XML formats are widely used in databases and in data interchange. JSON and XML use a hierarchical format to transmit structured data over a network connection.

A profile finds and analyzes all data irregularities across data sources in the enterprise and hidden data problems that put data projects at risk. Running a profile on any data source in the enterprise gives you a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of its data and metadata.

To detect data irregularities in a data source that uses JSON or XML format, perform the following tasks: