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