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Domain Management

RightSight User Guide  ·  Module 2 of 14

Domain Management v7.6 beta

Create, organize, and manage your data domains in a hierarchical structure with AI-powered suggestions.

Overview

Domain Management lets you define and organize your enterprise data domains into a hierarchical structure. Domains are the top-level organizational units that group related business terms, data assets, and data quality rules.

Target Persona: Data Governance leads, Data Stewards, Business Analysts.

Prerequisites: RightSight access; optionally, a pre-defined domain taxonomy in CSV format for bulk import.

How This Module Helps

Domains form the backbone of your governance hierarchy. Every business term, data quality rule, and trust score rolls up to a domain. Without domains, you cannot: - Organize business terms by business area - View domain-level DQ scores in the DQ Command Center - Build the hierarchy in the Enterprise Trust Map

Recommended first step — configure at least 3–5 top-level domains before creating business terms.

Connects To Relationship
Business Terms Terms are assigned to domains
Enterprise Trust Map Domains form the top level of the trust hierarchy
DQ Command Center Domain Assurance view aggregates DQ scores by domain
Method Path
Sidebar Observability → RightSight → Domains
URL /domain-management
Wizard Augmented DQ Config → Step 1 (Domains)
From Business Terms Back-navigation when domain context is needed

Features & Workflows

1. View Modes

Toggle between two views using the view switcher in the toolbar:

View Description
Table Flat tabular list with sortable columns (Name, Parent, Created Date)
Tree Hierarchical tree with expand/collapse nodes showing parent-child relationships

Switching Between Views

  1. Locate the View toggle in the toolbar (Table ▪ Tree).
View toggle in toolbar
Figure 1: View toggle in toolbar
  1. Click Tree to switch to the hierarchical view.
Tree view of domains
Figure 2: Tree view of domains
  1. Click Table to return to the flat list.
Table view of domains
Figure 3: Table view of domains

2. Creating a Domain

Steps

  1. Click + New Domain in the toolbar.
Click New Domain button
Figure 4: Click New Domain button
  1. The New Domain Drawer slides in from the right.
New Domain Drawer
Figure 5: New Domain Drawer
  1. Fill in the required fields:
Field Required Validation Description
Domain Name Yes Must be unique, max 100 characters The display name for the domain
Description No Max 500 characters Business description of the domain's scope
Parent Domain No Must be an existing domain Select a parent to nest under, or leave blank for a root domain
Domain Icon No — Choose from the icon picker for visual identification
New Domain Drawer filled
Figure 6: New Domain Drawer filled
  1. Click Save.
What Happens Next
  • The new domain appears in both Table and Tree views immediately.
  • A success toast confirms creation.
  • The domain is now available as a parent option for other domains.
  • The domain appears in the Business Terms module's domain dropdown.
  • The domain appears as a node in the Enterprise Trust Map.
Error Scenarios
  • Duplicate name — A validation error appears: "A domain with this name already exists."
  • Empty name — The Save button remains disabled until a name is entered.

3. Editing a Domain

Steps

  1. Click the Edit action (pencil icon) on any domain row, or use the context menu (⋮) → Edit.
Edit action on domain row
Figure 7: Edit action on domain row
  1. The Edit Domain Drawer opens with pre-filled values.
Edit Domain Drawer with existing values
Figure 8: Edit Domain Drawer with existing values

  1. Modify any field — Name, Description, Parent, or Icon.

  2. Click Save to apply changes.

What Happens Next
  • The domain updates in all views immediately.
  • If the parent was changed, the Tree view reflects the new hierarchy.
  • All linked business terms retain their domain association.
  • The Enterprise Trust Map reflects the updated hierarchy on next load.
Error Scenarios
  • Circular hierarchy — You cannot set a domain's parent to itself or any of its descendants. A validation error prevents this.

4. Deleting a Domain

Steps

  1. Click the Delete action (trash icon) on any domain row.

  2. A Confirmation Dialog appears.

  3. If the domain has dependencies, the dialog lists them:

  4. Business terms assigned to this domain
  5. Child domains under this domain
Delete dialog with dependencies listed
Figure 9: Delete dialog with dependencies listed
  1. Confirm deletion.
What Happens Next
  • The domain is removed from the list.
  • Child domains are re-parented to the deleted domain's parent (or become root domains).
  • Business terms previously assigned to this domain lose their domain assignment.
  • The Enterprise Trust Map removes the domain node.
Error Scenarios
  • Domain with active governance — If the domain is heavily linked, a warning is shown but deletion is still allowed after confirmation.

5. Bulk Import (CSV Upload)

Steps

  1. Click the ↑ Import button in the toolbar.
Import button in toolbar
Figure 10: Import button in toolbar
  1. The Domain Hierarchy Upload sheet opens.
Domain Hierarchy Upload sheet
Figure 11: Domain Hierarchy Upload sheet
  1. Upload a CSV file with columns: Name, Parent, Description.
Column Required Description
Name Yes Domain name (must be unique)
Parent No Parent domain name (must exist or be defined in the same file)
Description No Domain description

  1. Preview the hierarchy before importing.

  2. Click Import to create all domains at once.

What Happens Next
  • All valid domains are created in a single batch.
  • The Tree view shows the full imported hierarchy.
  • A summary toast shows how many domains were created.
Error Scenarios
  • Duplicate names in file — The preview highlights duplicates and skips them.
  • Invalid parent reference — Rows with parents not found in the system or file are flagged.

6. AI Hierarchy Suggestion

Steps

  1. Click ✨ AI Suggest in the toolbar.
AI Suggest button in toolbar
Figure 12: AI Suggest button in toolbar
  1. The Domain Hierarchy Suggestion Dialog opens.
AI Suggestion dialog
Figure 13: AI Suggestion dialog
  1. Provide context about your organization:
Field Required Description
Industry Yes Select your industry (Financial Services, Healthcare, Technology, etc.)
Business Areas No Describe your key business areas
Existing Structure No Describe any existing data organization

  1. Click Generate — the AI generates a recommended domain hierarchy.

  2. Review suggestions and select which domains to adopt using checkboxes.

  3. Click Apply to create the selected domains.

What Happens Next
  • Selected domains are created with the AI-recommended hierarchy.
  • You can edit or rearrange them after creation.
  • The AI suggestion is a starting point — refine it to match your organization's actual structure.

7. Wizard Mode (Selection)

When accessed from the Augmented DQ Config Wizard:

  1. A ← Back to Wizard button appears at the top.
Back to Wizard button
Figure 14: Back to Wizard button

  1. Domains can be selected (checkbox) for use in subsequent wizard steps.

  2. The mode=select URL parameter activates selection mode.

  3. The mode=create URL parameter auto-opens the New Domain Drawer.

8. Searching Domains

  1. Type in the Search bar in the toolbar.
Search bar in toolbar
Figure 15: Search bar in toolbar

  1. The domain list filters in real-time as you type.

  2. Search matches against domain name and description.

Search results filtered
Figure 16: Search results filtered

9. Refreshing Data

  1. Click the ⟳ Refresh button in the toolbar.

  2. The domain list reloads from the server.

From Domains Navigate To
Domain created → used in Business Terms Business Terms — terms are assigned to domains
Domain hierarchy → Enterprise Trust Map ETM — domains form the top level of the trust hierarchy
Domain scores → DQ Command Center DQ Command Center — Domain Assurance view aggregates DQ by domain
Wizard → next step Business Terms via Augmented DQ Config

Tips & Best Practices

  • Start with 3–5 top-level domains aligned to your business units (Finance, Operations, HR, Sales, etc.).
  • Use the AI Suggestion feature to bootstrap your hierarchy, then refine manually.
  • Keep domain names concise — they appear throughout the platform as filter options.
  • Assign meaningful icons to domains for quick visual identification in the Enterprise Trust Map.
  • Review and adjust your domain structure before creating business terms — moving terms between domains later requires manual re-assignment.
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