Brett Arnott, VP Marketing

Mar 22, 20221 min

PostgreSQL Connector - Catalog, Transform, Query, Visualize

Updated: Mar 24, 2022

The PostgreSQL connector allows data to be cataloged, queried, transformed and to create tables in PostgreSQL. This can be used to quickly and easily join data between different systems like PostgreSQL and Hive, or between different PostgreSQL instances.

The PostgreSQL connector is available for all Promethium editions, including Free (coming soon), Professional and Enterprise.

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Connect PostgreSQL

Connecting to PostgreSQL is fast and easy. Simply click Data Sources from the menu, then click + New Data Source. Select PostgreSQL and enter the information for your PostgreSQL.

PostgreSQL Connection

PostgreSQL connection details can be case sensitive. Ensure that data is entered with the correct case for your PostgreSQL.

What Happens Next - Finish PostgreSQL Connection

Click the Connect button then select schemas. After successful connection and schema selection Promethium will automatically crawl and catalog data in your PostgreSQL, then make the data easily searchable and usable.

Click Data Explorer from the menu and begin exploring the data in your PostgreSQL Data Cloud.

PostgreSQL Data Catalog Promethium

FAQs

Is my data moved or copied out of PostgreSQL?

No. Your data stays in PostgreSQL and isn't moved to Promethium.

What options are available for publishing datasets?

Datasets can be published as a view, as a table in PostgreSQL or as a dbt model.

Is this a Production-level connector?

Yes. The PostgreSQL connector is designed for all-sized Datasets.

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