Connection Dialog for Spark SQL
Enter values into the dialog box to connect and fetch data from your data source. Select a specific tab to display specific options.
Connection Tab | |
Fill out the fields below to initiate a successful connection. Bold fields are required.
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Description |
Host Name |
The name of the machine or domain containing the data source. This host must be accessible from the box where Monarch Data Prep Studio is installed. |
Port Number |
Port Number required to access the data source. A list of default connector ports is available here. |
Authentication |
Determines the authentication method to be used during the course of the session. Select the method to use from the drop-down provided. |
User Name |
A valid User Name required to log-on to the data source. |
Password |
A valid Password required to log-on to the data source. This password must match the User ID above. |
TEST CONNECTION |
Click to initiate a connection and test the values you have entered. If there are errors, messages will be displayed beside this button. Note: You can right-click on an error message to display a Copy button. Select the button to copy the error message. |
Tables & Views Tab | |
Tables and Views |
Allows you to load, and then select, the tables from your database by manually selecting from a list. To load tables and views via search and select:
Note: If you wish to add a duplicate column, select this column from the Add a duplicate column drop-down list provided.
To select a column: Check the boxes beside the columns you want to use. If you want to use all columns check the Column box on the header.
To aggregate columns:
If the data returned are to be aggregated, check the Aggregate box on the header, then select the aggregation method you want to use for each column. The following aggregation methods are possible for each data type:
To filter columns:
If the data returned are to be filtered, check the Apply Filter on the header. Then, for each column, select a filter method from the filter drop down and then enter the filter value in the Filter Value box. Notes:
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Preview Data |
Click to fetch data using the credentials and criteria you have specified. This allows you to confirm your connection, ensure you have connected to the correct table, check your query, and verify the information that will be loaded. Notes:
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Query Tab | |
Query |
Allows you to load, and then select, the tables from your database by entering a SQL Statement. If you already selected Tables and Views, this box is updated to show the corresponding SELECT * FROM TABLE query.
If you want to define the query, enter the SELECT, EXEC, and/or WITH statements to execute. Notes
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Preview Data |
Click to fetch data using the credentials and criteria you have specified. This allows you to confirm your connection, ensure you have connected to the correct table, check your query, and verify the information that will be loaded. Notes:
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OK/CANCEL |
Select OK to establish the connection and fetch data or Cancel to close the dialog. The state of the OK and PREVIEW buttons provides a handy status about the state of your connection:
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