Bridging Local and Cloud Databases for Centralized Data Management
Introduction Structured data (typically in rows and columns) resides in databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL . These databases can be hosted locally or offered as a cloud-managed service. When data spans multiple databases or is hosted both locally and in the cloud, a universal data management system provides a centralized platform to handle this dynamic scenario. One of the most common…
Structured data, typically organized in rows and columns, is stored in databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL. These databases can be hosted locally or offered as a cloud-managed service. When data resides in numerous databases, some local and others on the cloud, a central data management system enables unified handling of this complex situation.
DBeaver is a widely used centralized platform for such purposes. This article outlines the steps to set up PostgreSQL locally and as a cloud-managed service using Aiven, access both databases within DBeaver, and connect them to Power BI.
To begin, download the PostgreSQL installer from EnterpriseDB, available for various operating systems. Run the installation as an administrator, selecting the desired components. While pgAdmin 4 and StackBuilder are available, DBeaver will serve as the universal database management system. During installation, choose the data directory, which stores all database-related files, and create a secure superuser password. The default superuser is 'postgres', so remember the password provided for future access.
Set the port for traffic routing, defaulting to 5432. Once installation completes, the setup wizard launches StackBuilder, an optional package manager for installing database drivers or extensions. Upon completion, connect to both databases within DBeaver and link them to Power BI for centralized data management.
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