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Install the MongoDB SQL Interface

The MongoDB SQL Interface lets you query your MongoDB data using standard SQL-based BI tools like Tableau, Power BI, and DBeaver.

To get started, use the following process:

1

Follow the instructions in Server Setup to configure your database to accept SQL connections. The setup process depends on your deployment type:

  • Atlas dedicated cluster: Enable the SQL Interface on the cluster, then generate a schema with the MongoDB SQL Schema Builder CLI. This is the recommended path for most Atlas connections.

  • Atlas federated database instance: Setup your federated database instance and generate schema for collections you wish to query with SQL.

  • Enterprise Advanced (EA): Configure your self-managed database and generate a SQL schema for your collections using the MongoDB SQL Schema Builder CLI. To learn more, see the MongoDB SQL Schema Builder README.

2

Follow the instructions in Driver Setup to install the correct driver (JDBC or ODBC) on your client machine.

3

Follow the instructions in Connect Your BI Tool to configure your specific BI tool to connect to your MongoDB database.

Flow diagram showing MongoDB connecting to a BI tool
through drivers and connectors.