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Operational Metadata
The metadata layer containing operational information such as run status, refresh timing, error history, and processing performance.
Operational metadata describes not what data means, but how it moves and behaves inside the system. Run times, last successful refresh, error history, record volume, and latency metrics are part of this layer. It is critical for data observability and SLA tracking. In modern data platforms, operational metadata is indispensable for quickly detecting reliability and quality issues.
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