Amazon Redshift (ODBC) Connections
You can use the Amazon Redshift (ODBC) connector to read data from and write data to Amazon Redshift databases in Alteryx One.
This connector is built on the Unified connector framework and uses an Alteryx-managed ODBC driver. No local driver installation is required.
Important
This connector is currently available in Preview and does not yet offer full feature parity with the existing Amazon Redshift connector. Review its capabilities to ensure they meet your requirements before using it in production.
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Driver Information | This connection uses an Alteryx-managed Amazon Redshift ODBC driver. |
Driver installation | The driver is provided by Alteryx One. No separate installation is required. |
Connection Type | ODBC |
Support | Read and Write |
Authentication | Basic Authentication |
Prerequisites
Before creating the connection:
Verify that Alteryx One can can access your Amazon Redshift cluster.
Add the required Alteryx service IP addresses to your allowlist, if applicable.
Obtain a database username and password with the required permissions.
Configure the Connection
To create a connection:
In Alteryx One, go to Data > New Connection.
Search for and select Amazon Redshift (Preview).
Configure the connection properties.
Select Test Connection.
After the connection test succeeds, select Create.
Connection Details
Once the connection is created, enter the following details in the appropriate fields:
Connection Name: Display name for the connection in Alteryx One.
Connection Description: Optional description of the connection.
Server: Hostname of the Amazon Redshift cluster.
Port: Port used by Amazon Redshift. The default is 5439.
Database: Name of the Amazon Redshift database.
ODBC Driver: Alteryx-managed Amazon Redshift ODBC driver.
Credential Information
Credential Type: Select Username and Password. This is the only authentication method currently supported by the Preview connector.
Username: Required. Enter the username used to connect to the database.
Password: Required. Enter the password associated with the username.
Select Test Connection to verify that Alteryx One can connect using the supplied configuration. If the test succeeds, save the connection.
Authentication Options
The Amazon Redshift Preview connector currently supports Username and Password authentication.
IAM-based authentication, OAuth, SSO, and temporary AWS credentials are not currently supported by this connector.
Limitations
The connector is currently available in Preview.
Only Basic authentication is supported.
The connector does not yet provide full feature parity with the existing Amazon Redshift connector.
Existing connections and workflows are not automatically migrated to the new connector.
Existing Amazon Redshift Connector
Alteryx One also provides an existing JDBC-based Amazon Redshift connector. If you require capabilities that are not yet available with the Preview connector, see Amazon Redshift Connections.