Concept | The Govern node in Dataiku’s architecture#
Within Dataiku, the Govern node is the centralized place for managing governance.
Dataiku’s architecture#
You might already be familiar with Dataiku’s architecture. Recall that Dataiku, as an end-to-end platform, includes the following nodes:
Node |
Purpose |
|---|---|
Design |
A sandbox environment for building data and AI projects |
Deployer |
A place for managing the deployment of project bundles and API services |
Automation |
A production environment for batch deployment of project bundles |
API |
A production environment for real-time deployment API services |
Tip
If these nodes are unfamiliar to you, see the MLOps Practitioner learning path to get started.
The need for governance#
These nodes work in tandem as a complete ecosystem for building, deploying, and monitoring data and AI projects. At the same time, many organizations incorporate an additional layer of governance as part of their stack.
When building AI solutions, these organizations prioritize scaling AI safely and ensuring appropriate oversight. They consider factors such as risk-adjusted value monitoring, compliance with AI regulations, responsible AI practices, and sustainability.
The Govern node#
The Govern node is an additional type of node in the Dataiku platform that enables organizations to implement these principles by:
Pre-qualifying data and AI projects before they begin.
Centralizing work across data platforms.
Reviewing progress on data and AI projects under way.
Documenting relevant information about progress, scope, stakeholders, and more.
Approving or preventing deployments.
Tracking model performance over time.
Auditing changes and work history.
Next steps#
An immediate impact of a Govern node is its ability to sync items from connected Dataiku nodes. Learn more in Concept | Surfacing Dataiku items in the Govern node.