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# Spark SQL

export const title_0 = "Spark SQL";

## Setup Guide

Follow these steps to connect Spark SQL to your Connect AI account:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Open the **Sources** page of the Connect AI navigation menu.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click **+ Add Connection** in the upper-right corner.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Type *Spark SQL* into the search field, then click the data source name.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    On the **Basic Settings** tab of the new connection, enter a connection name or keep the default name.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter the host name or IP address of the **Server** hosting the Spark SQL database.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    In the **User** field, enter the Spark SQL username for authentication.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter the user password in the **Password** field.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter the port for connecting to the Spark SQL server in the **Port**. `10000` is the default value.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Enter the name of the SparkSQL **Database**.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    In Spark SQL, add the Connect AI static IP addresses to your connection whitelist.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    At the top of the Connect AI **Add {title_0} Connection** page, click **Save & Test**.

    * If the connection test succeeds, a **Connection successfully saved** message appears, indicating that your connection has been created. The **Status** on the **Edit Connection** page also changes to **Authenticated**. View the data model of your successful connection in the right pane of the **Edit Connection** page, in the **Data Model** tab.
    * If the connection test fails, ensure that you entered your login information correctly with no stray spaces or other characters. Connect AI displays error messages under the required fields with missing data. Some data sources require that you sign in directly to the source website. If you did not, an error message appears under the **Sign in** button. Correct the errors and try again.
    * Unsuccessful connections are saved as drafts and have a **Status** of **Not Authenticated**. You can return to the connection and authenticate it later.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## More Information

For more information about interactions between Connect AI and Spark SQL, see [this information page](https://cdn.cdata.com/help/ESM/cloud/default.htm#default).