The MS SQL Server connector allows data to be cataloged, queried, transformed and to create tables in MS SQL Server. This can be used to quickly and easily join data between different systems like MS SQL Server and Hive, or between different MS SQL Server instances.
The MS SQL Server connector is available for the Promethium Enterprise plan.
Connect MS SQL Server
Connecting to MS SQL Server is fast and easy. Simply click Data Sources from the menu, then click + New Data Source. Select MS SQL Server and enter the information for your MS SQL Server.
MS SQL Server Connection
MS SQL Server connection details can be case-sensitive. Ensure that data is entered with the correct case for your MS SQL Server.
Field | Description |
Data Source Name | Give the MS SQL Server connection a unique name for easy identification. |
Description | Optional. A meaningful description for this connection. |
Host Name | Enter the host name for your MS SQL Server database. For example: db.company.com |
DB Port | Enter the port number for your MS SQL Server database. |
User Name | Enter the username associated with your MS SQL Server account. |
Password | Enter the password associated with your MS SQL Server account. |
Database Name | Enter the database containing the data you want to retrieve. |
Data Source Topic | Optional. Categorize the MS SQL Server connection. For example, Marketing. |
What Happens Next - Finish MS SQL Server Connection
Click the Connect button then select schemas. After successful connection and schema selection Promethium will automatically crawl and catalog data in your MS SQL Server, then make the data easily searchable and usable.
Click Data Explorer from the menu and begin exploring the data in your MS SQL Server.
MS SQL Server Data Catalog Promethium
FAQs
Is my data moved or copied out of MS SQL Server?
No. Your data stays in MS SQL Server and isn't moved to Promethium.
What options are available for publishing datasets?
Datasets can be published as a view, as a table in MS SQL Server or as a dbt model.
Is this a Production-level connector?
Yes. The MS SQL Server connector is designed for all-sized Datasets.