Cosmos DB Tableau Connector

Easily connect Tableau with live Azure Cosmos DB data for up-to-date visual analysis and reporting.

  • Real-Time Data Access
  • Full Metadata Discovery
  • Robust SQL-92 Support

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Add Azure Cosmos DB Connectivity to Tableau

A powerful set of certified data connectors that simplify the process of accessing enterprise data in real-time. Connect with Azure Cosmos DB data from Tableau Deskop, Tableau Server, & Tableau Data Management solutions.

Full Metadata Discovery

Intelligent rowscan, type detection, relationship exploration and support for unstructured data.

Robust SQL-92 Engine

Rich SQL-92 engine with support for bulk operations, push-down, client functions, and aggregation

Unmatched Performance

Optimized performance down to the socket level, our drivers offer unmatched performance.

Enterprise-Class Security

Advanced Security and Authentication. Secure TLS / SSL data encryption.


Certified Tableau Connectivity

  • 100% Certified Tableau Connectivity

    Native Tableau Connectors seamlessly integrate with Tableau BI and Data Prep to enable real-time data connectivity with Azure Cosmos DB.

  • Comprehensive Metadata Discovery

    Extensive schema discovery capabilities for Azure Cosmos DB. Explore tables, columns, keys, and other data constructs based on user identity.

  • Flexible NoSQL flattening

    Easily connect Tableau directly with complex heirarchical data through flexible and extensible NoSQL flattening.


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  • Blazing Data Connectivity

    Our drivers push the boundaries of data access, optimizing socket-level streaming and compression capabilities, and delivering truly exceptional data access.


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  • Easily Customizable and Configurable

    The data model exposed by our Tableau Connectors can easily be customized to add or remove tables/columns, change data types, etc. without requiring a new build. These customizations are supported at runtime using human-readable schema files that are easy to edit.

  • Enterprise-class Security

    Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.

Complex Query Processing

The CData Cosmos DB Connector contains an embedded SQL Engine that pushes supported SQL operations to the data source and processes unsupported operations client-side (Query Folding).

  • Issue complex queries using SQL-92 compliant operations and clauses.
  • Leverage server-side data processing for supported operations.
  • Build new relationships and custom datasets.

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High-Performance Data Delivery

Our Cosmos DB Tableau Connector is capable of delivering exceptional real-time data access. All of our Tableau Connectors are based on a highly-efficient query engine that has been optimized down to the socket level with streaming and compression capabilities.

  • Enable real-time analytics through unmatched data processing.
  • Request data as quickly as possible using server-side paging and bulk capabilities.

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Cosmos DB Tableau FAQ

Common questions about integrating Cosmos DB with Tableau Desktop, Server, Prep, and Cloud.

Tableau and Cosmos DB integration doesn't have to be difficult. The Cosmos DB Tableau Connector enables real-time Cosmos DB connectivity, eliminating the need for complex data movement or ETL processes.

How It Works

  • Install the Tableau Cosmos DB connector and open Tableau.
  • Access live data, run SQL queries, and build dynamic dashboards.
  • Publish reports to Tableau Server for seamless sharing.

That's all there is to it. With secure, high-performance Tableau Cosmos DB integration, CData simplifies Cosmos DB bi, analytics and reporting.

Getting Started

Tableau Cloud does not support the deployment of custom connectors. As a result, deploying reports that connect Cosmos DB and Tableau cloud is not possible with the CData Tableau connector for Cosmos DB.

Instead, Cosmos DB Tableau cloud connectivity is possible through CData Connect Cloud. Connect Cloud is a SaaS platform that provides real-time access to all your cloud data from Tableau Desktop or Tableau Cloud. No coding, installation, or special skills required.

All of the CData Tableau Connectors for Cosmos DB integration are freely available for download online. A 30-day trial of the Tableau Cosmos DB download can be found alongside other supported Tableau Cosmos DB integration technologies like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, SQL Server SSIS, and more.

Unlike a Tableau Cosmos DB driver, CData offers a native Tableau Cosmos DB connector for a seamless and optimized experience. Tableau drivers typically rely on an ODBC or JDBC layer, requiring separate tableau add ins, installation and configuration. A Cosmos DB Tableau driver delivered this way can introduce latency due to external driver dependencies. In contrast, CData connectors provide native Tableau analytics connectivity, delivering optimized performance through direct integration.

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Building custom dashboards & reports that connect with live Cosmos DB data has never been easier. Download the CData Tableau Connector for Cosmos DB now, and get connected.


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