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Data Services

Data is an institutional asset and is as key to Ohio State's daily operations and long-term viability as our buildings, roads, equipment, intellectual property and brand. 

Learn more about how the university manages enterprise data - data generated from administrative functions including finance, human resources, payroll, grants, and supply chain business processes, through secure and streamlined data storage and access, transparent data stewardship and governance processes, and shared data and reporting tools.

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About Data Services

Learn how OTDI is working to harness the power of institutional data.

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Data Lake (RAE)

The Reporting and Analytics Environment (RAE) is a data analytics repository that allows advanced analyses.

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Tableau

Tableau is a data visualization tool that facilitates using data to extract useful information for making decisions.

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Integrations

A single, secure way to access web services and APIs, bringing together pieces of separate systems into reusable integrations.

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Data Governance

The goal of data governance is to build strong trust in data.

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IDP and Calculator

The Institutional Data Policy (IDP) classifies data and the IDP Calculator helps you determine the overall classification of data elements.

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Ohio State Data Catalog

The Ohio State Data Catalog provides a repository for storing business definitions and metadata about key datasets, reports, domains, and stewards.

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Getting Help

Find answers to FAQs and additional support regarding data.

Data News

  • New Enterprise Student Dataset Now Live in Tableau Server

    The OTDI Data Visualization team has partnered with the Office of Strategic Enrollment Management (OSEM) to launch the first enterprise student dataset in Tableau Server. This new resource makes it easier than ever for report developers and analysts to connect to certified data and build reports without extra software or specialized query skills. It’s a smoother, smarter way for Ohio State report developers to work with student data.
  • Using Metadata to Bridge the Gap Between Ohio State Data Producers and Data Consumers

    Ohio State Data Stewards and Tableau Project Leads recently convened to discuss the importance of metadata. This post shares key points discussed and reveals five surprising truths about metadata that will help solve efficiency problems, benefit the newly released Ohio State Data Catalog, and make the work of data professionals more efficient, discoverable, and impactful.
  • A Simpler Way to Use Workday Data in Tableau Prep

    Tired of wrestling with messy Workday data? If you've spent hours cleaning Journal Line data just to get it into shape for Tableau Prep, you're not alone. Now there is a certified, more plug-and-play Workday data source that works seamlessly with Tableau Prep. No extra coding or no data headaches. Read the full post to learn how this new data source can work for you.