Bring your AWS RDS SQL Server data into Tableau Next with the AWS RDS SQL Server connector.
Connect to AWS RDS SQL Server
- In a Tableau Next workspace, click Add.
- Select Data, and then select From Connector.
- Locate and select the AWS RDS SQL Server connector.
- Configure the connection details, and then click Sign In.
All settings require a value, unless otherwise indicated.
| Connection Name | Identifies the connections. Use a convention that lets you easily distinguish between different connections. |
| Authentication Method |
Select Username & Password or Active Directory Password. |
| Username | |
| Password | |
| Connection URL |
The URL follows this format: {section1}.{section2}.{section3}.rds.amazonaws.com:{optional port} * Section 1 is 1–63 lowercase letters, numbers, or a dash. * Section 2 is 1–20 characters including lowercase letters, numbers, underscores, or a dash. * Section 3 is 1–100 characters including letters, numbers, underscores, or a dash. *Port is optional and 4–5 numbers. |
| Database | Enter the name of the database. |
| Schema | Enter the schema. |