DB Writer

The DB Writer task is used to write data into relational and analytical databases. Supported targets are: MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, ClickHouse, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, and Redshift.

Configuring the Meta Information Tab Fields

To configure the DB Writer:

  1. Drag the DB Writer task to the Workspace.

  2. Click on the task to open the related configuration tabs.

  3. The Meta Information tab opens by default. Configure the following fields:

Field
Description

Host IP Address

Enter the Host IP Address for the selected driver.

Port

Enter the port for the given IP Address.

Database name

Enter the name of the target database.

Table name

Provide a single table name or multiple table names. If multiple tables are required, enter the names separated by commas (,).

User name

Enter the user name for the target database.

Password

Enter the password for the target database.

Driver

Select the driver from the drop-down. Supported drivers: MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle, ClickHouse, Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Redshift.

Schema File Name

Upload a Spark schema file in JSON format.

Save Mode

Select the save mode from the drop-down. Options: Append or Overwrite.

Query

Provide the CREATE TABLE (DDL) query.