Nidhi Gupta
3 min readAug 24, 2024

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HiveMetastore to Unity Catalog: Evolution of Data Management

In today’s data-driven world, effective data management and governance are more critical than ever. As organizations generate and handle massive amounts of data, the tools they use to manage metadata, enforce security, and ensure compliance have evolved significantly. One of the most notable advancements in this area is transitioning from the traditional Hive Metastore (HMS) to the more advanced Unity Catalog.

In this article, we’ll explore the key differences between Hive Metastore and Unity Catalog, highlighting how Unity Catalog’s features are better suited to meet the demands of today’s data governance and security needs. Whether you’re a data engineer, architect, or decision-maker, understanding this evolution is essential for staying ahead in the ever-changing data management landscape.

Make sure to check out my latest article for a step-by-step guide on how to activate the unity catalog and data object hierarchy in Databricks!

How to Enable Unity Catalog?

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Nidhi Gupta

Azure Data Engineer 👨‍💻.Heading towards cloud technologies expertise✌️.