Connector for Apache Spark SQL
On this page, you find information about downloading and installing the drivers you need to be able connect to data sources with the connector for Apache Spark SQL in Spotfire.
Preparations
Before downloading and installing any driver software for use with this connector, read the system requirements for the connector for your version of Spotfire. Make sure that your database version and driver version is supported in your version of Spotfire.
Remember that additional requirements and third party dependencies might apply for using the drivers. Refer to the official documentation from the driver vendor for more information.
Supported data sources
Use the Spotfire Connector for Apache Spark SQL to connect to the following data source types:
Connecting to Apache Spark SQL
To connect to Apache Spark SQL in Spotfire, use the Apache Spark SQL connector (Add content > Connect to > Apache Spark SQL).
To connect to Apache Spark SQL, you must install the Simba ODBC Driver for Apache Spark on your computer.
Downloading the Simba ODBC Driver for Apache Spark
The Simba ODBC Driver for Apache Spark is currently not publicly available on the Simba web page. For access to the driver, contact Simba.
Connecting to Amazon EMR Spark SQL
To connect to Amazon EMR Spark SQL in Spotfire, use the Apache Spark SQL connector (Add content > Connect to > Apache Spark SQL).
To connect to Amazon EMR Spark SQL, install the Simba ODBC Driver for Apache Spark SQL.
Connecting to Databricks
To connect to Databricks, you must install the Databricks ODBC driver for Apache Spark on your computer. The driver is available for download from Databricks.
Databricks ODBC Driver for Apache Spark
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You can find the Databricks ODBC driver on the Databricks website.
Connecting to Hortonworks Spark SQL
To connect to Hortonworks Spark SQL, install the Simba ODBC Driver for Apache Spark SQL.
Connecting to IBM BigInsights Spark SQL
To connect to Cloudera Spark SQL, install the Simba ODBC Driver for Apache Spark SQL.
Connecting to MapR Spark SQL
To connect to MapR Spark SQL, install the Simba ODBC Driver for Apache Spark SQL.
Connecting to Microsoft Azure HDInsight Spark SQL
To connect to Microsoft Azure HDInsight Spark SQL, install the Simba ODBC Driver for Apache Spark SQL.
What to do next?
If you want to learn more about how to use this connector, see the Spotfire User Guide. There you can find everything from basic instructions to detailed information about how you can load and analyze data in Spotfire.