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Connect to AlloyDB data in OpenOffice Base using the CData ODBC Driver for AlloyDB and generate reports with live data insights.
Apache OpenOffice Base is a versatile, free database tool that makes connecting and managing data easy. With CData ODBC Driver for AlloyDB, you can seamlessly integrate and query live AlloyDB data, bringing real-time insights directly into OpenOffice.
This guide simplifies the setup, showing you how to connect AlloyDB to OpenOffice Base so you can easily generate reports, analyze trends, and make informed decisions right within your familiar workspace.
Overview
Here is an overview of the steps:
- CONFIGURE: Configure the DSN for AlloyDB data in the CData ODBC Driver for AlloyDB, using the required connection properties.
- CONNECT: Set up the ODBC connection in OpenOffice Base using the configured DSN.
- IMPORT: Once connected, review the available metadata and tables.
- CREATE: Create a report based on the queried AlloyDB data data.
Configure the AlloyDB DSN Using the CData ODBC Driver for AlloyDB
To start, configure the DSN (Data Source Name) for AlloyDB data in your system using the CData ODBC Driver for AlloyDB. Download and install a 30-day free trial with all the features from here.
Once installed, launch the ODBC Data Source Administrator:
- On Windows: Search for ODBC Data Source Administrator in the Start menu and open the application.
- On Mac: Open Applications, go to Utilities, and select ODBC Manager.
- On Linux: Use the command line to launch ODBC Data Source Administrator or use unixODBC if installed.

Once launched, double-click on the CData AlloyDB data Source and enter the required values to establish a connection:
The following connection properties are usually required in order to connect to AlloyDB.
- Server: The host name or IP of the server hosting the AlloyDB database.
- User: The user which will be used to authenticate with the AlloyDB server.
- Password: The password which will be used to authenticate with the AlloyDB server.
You can also optionally set the following:
- Database: The database to connect to when connecting to the AlloyDB Server. If this is not set, the user's default database will be used.
- Port: The port of the server hosting the AlloyDB database. This property is set to 5432 by default.
Authenticating with Standard Authentication
Standard authentication (using the user/password combination supplied earlier) is the default form of authentication.
No further action is required to leverage Standard Authentication to connect.
Authenticating with pg_hba.conf Auth Schemes
There are additional methods of authentication available which must be enabled in the pg_hba.conf file on the AlloyDB server.
Find instructions about authentication setup on the AlloyDB Server here.
Authenticating with MD5 Authentication
This authentication method must be enabled by setting the auth-method in the pg_hba.conf file to md5.
Authenticating with SASL Authentication
This authentication method must be enabled by setting the auth-method in the pg_hba.conf file to scram-sha-256.
Authenticating with Kerberos
The authentication with Kerberos is initiated by AlloyDB Server when the ∏ is trying to connect to it. You should set up Kerberos on the AlloyDB Server to activate this authentication method. Once you have Kerberos authentication set up on the AlloyDB Server, see the Kerberos section of the help documentation for details on how to authenticate with Kerberos.
Setup an ODBC Connection in OpenOffice Base
Once you've set up the DSN, it's time to connect to it in OpenOffice Base and start querying data:
- Launch OpenOffice Base and select Database from the home screen.
- In the Database Wizard, choose ODBC from the 'Connect to an existing database' option and click Next.
- Click Browse to locate and select the DSN you created, then click OK.
- Enter the username associated with the DSN, click Test Connection to verify, and then click Next.
- Finally, click Finish to save the new database file to your desired directory. This will connect OpenOffice Base to your live AlloyDB data data, ready for querying and analysis.





Your connection is now established — ready to query and analyze data seamlessly within OpenOffice Base.
Review the Metadata and Tables
After the database file is created and the connection is established, the table list will automatically display all available AlloyDB data objects.
- Review the AlloyDB data Object List: In the left pane, click on Tables to view the AlloyDB data objects now available within OpenOffice Base.
- View Object Data: Click on any object to view its contents. The AlloyDB data data will display directly within OpenOffice Base, allowing you to review records and fields with ease.

That's it! You have now successfully established a connection to AlloyDB data in OpenOffice Base, with data readily available for analysis and reporting.
Create a Report
Now, let's generate a report based on your AlloyDB data data.
- Open your database and go to the Reports tab, then select Create Report Using Wizard.
- In the Report Wizard, choose the AlloyDB data table from the Table or Query section. Select the columns from Available Fields that you want to include in your report and move them to the Fields in Report section using the arrows.
- After configuring the fields, click Finish to generate your report.
- Analyze, adjust, save, and publish the report as needed.



Your report is now created, drawing live data directly from AlloyDB data, and ready for analysis.
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