Access Live Databricks Data in Google Sheets

Google Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet program provided by Google. When integrated with CData Connect Cloud, you can effortlessly gain access to Databricks data directly within Google Sheets for tasks such as data analysis, collaboration, calculations, and more. This article offers a comprehensive guide on connecting to Databricks within your Connect Cloud instance and accessing live Databricks data seamlessly within Google Sheets.

CData Connect Cloud offers a seamless cloud-to-cloud interface designed for Databricks, enabling effortless access to live Databricks data directly within Google Sheets. Use the dedicated Connect Cloud Google Sheets Plug-In to connect with live Databricks data. With built-in optimized data processing, CData Connect Cloud efficiently channels all supported query operations, including filters, JOINs, and more, directly to Databricks. This leverages server-side processing to promptly retrieve the desired Databricks data.

Configure Databricks Connectivity for Google Sheets

Connectivity to Databricks from Google Sheets is made possible through CData Connect Cloud. To work with Databricks data from Google Sheets, we start by creating and configuring a Databricks connection.

1. Log into Connect Cloud, click Connections and click Add Connection
2. Select "Databricks" from the Add Connection panel
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Databricks.

   To connect to a Databricks cluster, set the properties as described below.

   Note: The needed values can be found in your Databricks instance by navigating to Clusters, and selecting the desired cluster, and selecting the JDBC/ODBC tab under Advanced Options.

   • Server: Set to the Server Hostname of your Databricks cluster.
   • HTTPPath: Set to the HTTP Path of your Databricks cluster.
   • Token: Set to your personal access token (this value can be obtained by navigating to the User Settings page of your Databricks instance and selecting the Access Tokens tab).
4. Click Create & Test
5. Navigate to the Permissions tab in the Add Databricks Connection page and update the User-based permissions.

With the connection configured, you are ready to connect to Databricks data from Google Sheets.

Access Live Databricks Data from Google Sheets

The steps below outline connecting to CData Connect Cloud from Google Sheets to access live Databricks data.

1. Log into Google Sheets, create a new sheet (or open an existing one).
2. Click Add-ons and click Get Add-ons (if you have already installed the Add-on, jump to step 5).
3. Search for CData Connect Cloud Add-On and install the Add-on.
4. Authorize the Add-On.
5. Back in Google Sheets, click Add-ons and open the CData Connect Cloud Add-On.
6. In the Add-On panel, click Authorize to authenticate with your CData Connect Cloud instance
7. In the CData Connect Cloud panel in Google Sheets, click Import
8. Choose a Connection (e.g. Databricks1), Table (e.g. Customers, and Columns to import
9. Optionally add Filters, Sorting, and a Limit
10. Click Execute to import the data

Live Access to Databricks Data from Cloud Applications

New, you have a direct, cloud-to-cloud connection to live Databricks data from your Google Sheets workbook. You can add more data to your workbook for calculations, aggregations, collaboration, and more.

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