Metastore Setup - Databricks Unity Catalog
Metastore
A Unity Metastore in Yeedu links your Databricks Unity Catalog to external object storage (S3, ADLS, GCS) and controls metadata storage and access.
A Unity Metastore configuration includes:
- Unity Metastore URL
- Databricks Personal Access Token
- Default Catalog
- External Storage Path (e.g., S3 bucket)
- Storage Secret (credentials for your object store)
Scope Levels for Secrets
Secrets used in a Unity metastore (Databricks PAT & Storage Secret) follow Yeedu's scope system:
| Scope | Visibility |
|---|---|
| User | Only the creator can read/use |
| Workspace | All users in one workspace |
| Tenant | Visible to all users within the tenant |
Creating a Metastore
Click + Metastore at the top right of the Metastore page.
Provide the required details
Basic Details
- Name: Required; must be unique
- Description: (Optional) Add details for clarity
- Metastore Type: Select
DATABRICKS UNITY
Metastore Details
- Unity Metastore URL: Enter unique Endpoint assigned to your Unity Metastore
- Databricks Personal Access Token: Select Personal Access Token Secret from the dropdown.
- Default Catalog: Enter the default catalog, or use the Fetch Catalogs option in the UI to retrieve and select it.
External Storage Location
- Storage Type: Choose from AWS, Azure, GCP
- Bucket URL: e.g.,
s3://my-bucket-name - Storage Secret: Select credential secret based on cloud provider
You may choose an existing secret from the dropdown or create a new secret directly in the UI.
note
The recommended resolution for Yeedu UI is 1920 x 1080.