Managing the PostgreSQL Connector

The Zoomdata PostgreSQL connector lets you access the data available in the PostgreSQL query engine for visualization and exploration using the Zoomdata client. The Zoomdata PostgreSQL connector supports PostgreSQL versions 9.3.1 through 9.6.0.

Before you can establish a connection from Zoomdata to PostgreSQL storage, a connector server needs to be installed and configured. See Managing Connectors for general instructions and Connecting to PostgreSQL for details specific to the PostgreSQL connector.


Zoomdata Feature Support

The PostgreSQL connector supports all Zoomdata features, except for the following features:

  • Kerberos authentication
  • Partitions
  • User delegation

Connecting to PostgreSQL

When establishing a connection to PostgreSQL, you must provide the following.

  • Specify the connection name and JDBC URL. The JDBC URL format for PostgreSQL database being connected, must be: jdbc:postgresql://POSTGRESQLHOST:PORT/DATABASE_NAME
  • If authentication has been set up, provide the User Name and Password.