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Configure FERN Modes

Learn how to select one or more FERN modes in the AI-powered table.

ROLE_ADMIN_TENANT Access permissions or a custom role with MDM:config.businessModel UPDATE permission.
Configure the FERN modes in the Console’s Match tab, within the AI-powered table of pretrained FERN models.
  1. Open Console ► Data Modeler ► Entity types, then choose an entity type.
  2. Select the Match tab.
  3. In the AI-powered table, locate the row labeled Pretrained FERN for <Entity type> with the highest version.
  4. In the FERN mode drop-down list, pick the mode:


    • FERN enhanced discovery: Designed to support data stewardship workflows, this mode evaluates existing potential matches and assigns a FERN score to help prioritize review and resolution.
    • FERN for data steward: This mode enhances match discovery by identifying relevant match pairs that may have been missed by your existing matching methods.
    • FERN Full Mode: Combines both Data Steward and Enhanced Discovery modes, allowing you to evaluate existing matches while also uncovering new potential matches — all in a single, comprehensive run.
    Attention: If you leave the FERN mode field blank, the FERN model will be disabled for this entity type.
    Tip: First-time tenants see the default FERN for data steward pre-selected with Internal + External scopes.
  5. (Optional) Click the row to fine-tune threshold or attribute mappings.
  6. Select Save.
The chosen mode or modes activate immediately.