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Postgres

Postgres connection helps you connect to a Postgres database and run queries directly from Infoveave.

Adding a Postgres Connection

To create a new Postgres connection:

  1. Go to the Database section.
  2. Select Postgres from the available connectors.
  3. Fill in the required connection details in the New Postgres Connection form.

Connection Parameters

When setting up a Postgres connection, you need to provide the following details:

FieldDescription
NameA unique name to identify your connection.
PortPort number for Postgres (default is 5432).
ServerThe Postgres server endpoint.
UsernameYour Postgres database username.
PasswordThe corresponding password for the username.
DatabaseThe Postgres database you want to connect to.
SchemaThe schema inside the database to be used (optional).

Steps to Validate and Save

  1. After filling in the details, click Validate to verify the connection.
  2. If validation succeeds, click Save to store the connection.
  3. You can now use Postgres as a datasource in your Infoveave workspace.

Example Use Case

With a Postgres connection configured, you can:

  • Query and manage Postgres databases efficiently.
  • Use advanced SQL features including JSON support, full-text search, and geospatial queries.
  • Integrate Postgres data into Infoboards for dashboards, reports, and insights.