SQL to dashboard: from database tables to insight
DAXORA Insight connects to relational databases, proposes KPIs and charts from the tables you choose, and assembles an interactive dashboard, so database data reaches decision-makers without a hand-built report for every request.
The problem
Much of an organization's most valuable data sits in relational databases. Getting it in front of managers usually means writing SQL, exporting results and building charts by hand.
Each new question needs another query, and only people who know SQL and the database structure can answer it.
How DAXORA Insight helps
SQL Server, PostgreSQL and ODBC sources have been tested end to end with DAXORA Insight. Oracle, MySQL, Snowflake and Google BigQuery are available and validated during setup.
After you choose the tables, Insight proposes KPIs and chart types and builds the dashboard. People without SQL knowledge can then ask follow-up questions in everyday language.
Relevant capabilities
- Data source connectivity: Connect directly to supported sources, with or without Studio.
- Automated dashboard generation: Builds a complete dashboard layout analysts can refine.
- Natural-language data questions: Ask in everyday language and get a chart or table.
- Interactive dashboards and filters: Filter and explore.
A practical example
Illustrative example: a service desk stores tickets in PostgreSQL. Insight connects to the tickets table and proposes open tickets, average resolution time and tickets by priority as KPIs, with a weekly trend. A team lead then asks which category has the longest resolution time this quarter.
Supported data sources and platforms
- Tested end to end with DAXORA Insight: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, ODBC, Excel and CSV.
- Available and validated during setup: Oracle, MySQL, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, REST APIs and OData, and SharePoint.
- Exports from DAXORA Insight: Excel, CSV, PDF and PowerPoint.
Limitations and what to check
- Use a read-only database account with access to the tables the dashboard needs. Access is set up by your database administrators.
- Large or complex schemas benefit from prepared views or tables. DAXORA Studio can build and validate them.
- Generated output is a starting point. The people who own the data and the reports review it before it is used.
How to request a demo
- Request a demo with the form and tell us which data sources and platforms you use.
- We confirm which sources, targets and deployment options apply to your environment.
- We show the product with a scenario that matches your use case.
- You decide on next steps, with no obligation.
Frequently asked questions
Which databases does DAXORA Insight connect to?
SQL Server, PostgreSQL and ODBC sources have been tested end to end. Oracle, MySQL, Snowflake, Google BigQuery, REST APIs and OData, and SharePoint are available and validated during setup.
Do I need to write SQL?
No. Insight proposes measures and charts from the tables you choose, and follow-up questions can be asked in everyday language. Analysts can still review how results are calculated.
Can DAXORA Studio and DAXORA Insight work on the same database?
Yes. DAXORA Studio can prepare and validate tables, and DAXORA Insight can build dashboards on them. Each product can also be used on its own.
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