# Configuration & Management

The Configuration & Management provides complete control and oversight of connector operations. It supports starting metadata extraction, scheduling recurring jobs automatically, and tracking connector status and health. Administrators can manage connector details and advanced features like delta and recrawl workflows, ensuring data remains current and lineage is accurately maintained. The dedicated subpages allow focused handling of crawling, scheduling, and connector management tasks.

**Features**:

* Initiate metadata extraction through **Crawl & Profile** actions.
* Configure automated schedules using the **Schedule Connector** feature for recurring jobs.
* Monitor connector health and status in real-time.
* Perform administrative tasks such as editing, renaming, validating, and deleting connectors.
* Manage advanced options including delta crawl, recrawl workflows, and lineage building.
* Access dedicated subpages for **Crawl & Profile**, **Schedule Connector**, and **Manage Connectors** to handle specific operations.

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