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Summary
- Advanced resource sets will allow for custom pattern rules to better manage file groupings in Microsoft Purview.
- This feature includes data aggregation, schema updates, deletion detection, and enhanced lineage visualization.
- Data Curators can enable or disable this feature, which will be an optional, billable capability.
- Default grouping rules will remain active even if Advanced resource sets are not enabled and the feature is off by default.
- Organizations should assess their needs regarding schema changes, aggregation details, and deletion detection for resource sets.
Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Apr 2026
Release End: 01 Apr 2026
Services: Purview
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, Admin Action
History
Date Description
2/6/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
Advanced resource sets introduce the ability to define custom pattern rules for grouping files that share a schema within a folder, enabling more precise and efficient management of resource set assets in Microsoft Purview. This feature supports data aggregation, schema updates, deletion detection, and more intuitive lineage visualization.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 554935.
When this will happen
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout will begin early April 2026 and is expected to complete by early April 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- Organizations using Microsoft Purview Data Catalog.
- Admins and users who manage or consume resource sets, including Data Stewards and Data Consumers.
- Only users with the Data Curator role in the default domain can enable or disable this feature.
What will happen:
- Advanced resource sets become available as an optional, billable capability (billed per vCore hour).
- Data Stewards can define custom pattern rules, use deletion detection, track schema drift, and view aggregated data for partitioned datasets.
- Data Consumers will see aggregated data views, latest schema details, and improved lineage visualization.
- Default grouping rules remain active even if Advanced resource sets are not enabled.
- The feature is off by default and requires opt-in.
What you can do to prepare
Evaluate the following:
- Does the schema of resource sets change regularly?
- Do you need aggregation details for resource sets?
- Do you need deletion detection when files are removed at the source?
If you answered Yes to any of these, consider enabling Advanced resource sets and budget for additional vCore hour charges.
If you answered No, disable this capability before April 1, 2026, to avoid costs.
To enable or disable:
- Sign in with a Data Curator role in the default domain.
- Open Account settings in Microsoft Purview.
- Use the toggle to enable or disable Advanced resource sets.
Learn more: Resource sets in Microsoft Purview | Microsoft Learn. This capability appears in the Purview portal starting April 1, 2026.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.