Access Live Oracle Data in Google Sheets

Google Sheets is a web-based spreadsheet program provided by Google. When integrated with CData Connect Cloud, you can effortlessly gain access to Oracle data directly within Google Sheets for tasks such as data analysis, collaboration, calculations, and more. This article offers a comprehensive guide on connecting to Oracle within your Connect Cloud instance and accessing live Oracle data seamlessly within Google Sheets.

CData Connect Cloud offers a seamless cloud-to-cloud interface designed for Oracle, enabling effortless access to live Oracle data directly within Google Sheets. Use the dedicated Connect Cloud Google Sheets Plug-In to connect with live Oracle data. With built-in optimized data processing, CData Connect Cloud efficiently channels all supported query operations, including filters, JOINs, and more, directly to Oracle. This leverages server-side processing to promptly retrieve the desired Oracle data.

Configure Oracle Connectivity for Google Sheets

Connectivity to Oracle from Google Sheets is made possible through CData Connect Cloud. To work with Oracle data from Google Sheets, we start by creating and configuring a Oracle connection.

1. Log into Connect Cloud, click Connections and click Add Connection
2. Select "Oracle" from the Add Connection panel
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Oracle.

   To connect to Oracle, you'll first need to update your PATH variable and ensure it contains a folder location that includes the native DLLs. The native DLLs can be found in the lib folder inside the installation directory. Once you've done this, set the following to connect:

   • Port: The port used to connect to the server hosting the Oracle database.
   • User: The user Id provided for authentication with the Oracle database.
   • Password: The password provided for authentication with the Oracle database.
   • Service Name: The service name of the Oracle database.
4. Click Create & Test
5. Navigate to the Permissions tab in the Add Oracle Connection page and update the User-based permissions.

With the connection configured, you are ready to connect to Oracle data from Google Sheets.

Access Live Oracle Data from Google Sheets

The steps below outline connecting to CData Connect Cloud from Google Sheets to access live Oracle data.

1. Log into Google Sheets, create a new sheet (or open an existing one).
2. Click Add-ons and click Get Add-ons (if you have already installed the Add-on, jump to step 5).
3. Search for CData Connect Cloud Add-On and install the Add-on.
4. Authorize the Add-On.
5. Back in Google Sheets, click Add-ons and open the CData Connect Cloud Add-On.
6. In the Add-On panel, click Authorize to authenticate with your CData Connect Cloud instance
7. In the CData Connect Cloud panel in Google Sheets, click Import
8. Choose a Connection (e.g. OracleOCI1), Table (e.g. Customers, and Columns to import
9. Optionally add Filters, Sorting, and a Limit
10. Click Execute to import the data

Live Access to Oracle Data from Cloud Applications

New, you have a direct, cloud-to-cloud connection to live Oracle data from your Google Sheets workbook. You can add more data to your workbook for calculations, aggregations, collaboration, and more.

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