Metabase

Explore and visualize data using an open-source business intelligence tool.

Metabase is an open-source business intelligence tool that allows you to explore and visualize your data in a user-friendly interface. This document provides a step-by-step guide for connecting Metabase to the e6data query engine.

Requirements

Below are the prerequisites you need to fulfil before connecting the e6data cluster to Metabase:

• A running instance of Metabase. If not already set up, refer to the Metabase documentation for installation instructions.

• Install the latest e6data jdbc driver.

• Establish a Direct or TLS connection in your cluster.

• You can obtain the connection details required from the Connection Information tab in the e6data cluster.

Connection

Get the necessary connection information for your cluster:

• Host

• Port

• Catalog

• Database

• Username

• Password (Personal Access Token)

Once you have gathered this information, you can create a new connection in Metabase. To connect with Metabase, follow the below instructions:

1. Deploy the e6data Clojure Driver

   • Download the Metabase JAR file: Obtain the latest release of the e6data driver JAR file.

   • Move the JAR file: Copy the Metabase JAR file into the Metabase plugins directory (/plugins/).

   • Restart Metabase: Restart your Metabase instance to load the new driver after moving the JAR file.

2. Access the Metabase Web Interface

   1. Open your web browser and navigate to your Metabase instance.

3. Follow the Steps to Connect to e6data

   Add a Database Connection

   1. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner.

   2. Navigate to Admin settings > Databases > Add a database.

   Enter Connection Parameters

   • Database Type: Select e6data from the drop-down menu.

   • Display Name: Enter a display name for the database in Metabase.

   • Host: Provide the cluster’s IP address or domain name (e.g., 34.172.192.210).

   • Port: Enter the port of the e6data cluster (e.g., 80).

   • Catalog: Enter the name of the catalog attached to the e6data cluster.

   • Database: Specify the name of the database within the given catalog.

   • User Name: Input the username used to log in to e6data.

   • Password: Use the token generated by the user.

   For Direct Connectivity

   • Additional JDBC string parameters

     • AUTO_RESUME=true : Use this parameter if cluster auto resuming feature is to be enabled

   For TLS Connectivity

   • Additional JDBC string parameters

     • secure=true [Mandatory] : Set secure property as true

     • cluster-uuid=shh5nrx08v [Mandatory] : Set the cluster uuid of the cluster

     • AUTO_RESUME=true [Optional] : Use this parameter if cluster auto resuming feature is to be enabled

Note: Following the steps in the provided order will result in a successful connection to e6data through Metabase.

TLS/HTTP

e6data utilizes globally trusted certificates, ensuring that the host and port provided by the connection dialogue are adequate. Any e6data cluster necessitating authentication must also employ TLS/HTTPS. If adhering to globally trusted certificate best practices, utilize the cluster’s HTTPS URL in the connection string as detailed in the aforementioned steps.