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Redshift Connector - Catalog, Transform, Query, Visualize

 

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.

Image of Redshift connection in Promethium

Redshift Connection

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.

Redshift Data Catalog Promethium Screenshot
 
 

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.

 

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