Data Import

1. How do I import data from the IBM Informix database into Zoho Analytics?

2. How do I edit the import setup?

Follow the steps below to do this, 

• Click the Data Sources button on the side panel, and navigate to the required data source. 

• Click the Edit Connection link, modify the settings as required, and click Save.

3. How long does it take for the data to be imported into Zoho Analytics?

After setting up data import from your local database, you might have to wait some time for the initial fetch to happen. Depending on the amount of data in your application, the reports and dashboards might take up to 5 minutes to display all the metrics. If you access the workspace before the initial fetch is complete, it will not display any data.

4. Will the foreign keys defined between the tables in the local database be linked in Zoho Analytics as well? 

When importing multiple tables, the foreign keys defined between the tables in the local database will be linked in Zoho Analytics using lookup columns. However, if you import one table at a time, the foreign keys will not be defined. In such cases, you can manually link the tables in Zoho Analytics using the lookup column functionality. To learn more about lookup columns, click here. 

5. Is it possible to change the data type of the columns imported into Zoho Analytics? 

Yes. To learn more about changing the column type in Zoho Analytics, click here. 
Note: While changing the column's data type in Zoho Analytics, ensure that it is compatible with the column's data type in the local database, for successful data synchronization. 

6. How do I schedule data import?

Follow the steps below to schedule data import for an existing table in Zoho Analytics. 

• Select the Data Sources option from the side panel, and navigate to the required IBM Informix data source.

• Click the Sync Settings button.

• Select the required schedule interval from the Repeat every drop down. 

• Specify the number of consecutive import failure after which you are to be notified in the Notify me after every 'N' Sync Failure (s) section.

• Click Save. The data from your IBM Informix database will be imported into Zoho Analytics in the specified intervals. 

You can also schedule the import during the initial import. Refer this presentation to know more.

7. How do I get notified of import failures?

You can choose to be notified of consecutive import failures, in case it occurs, while setting up data schedules. To do this, 

• Select the Data Sources option from the side panel, and navigate to the required IBM Informix data source.

• Click the Sync Settings button.

• Specify the number of consecutive import failure after which you are to be notified using the Notify me after every 'N' Sync Failure (s) section.

You can also set up notifications of import failures during the initial data import. Refer this presentation to know more.

8. Can I import data from the local database into an existing workspace in Zoho Analytics?

Yes. Follow the below steps to import data into an existing workspace:

• Open the required workspace. Click Create from the side panel, and select the New Table / Import Data option. 

• Click the Local Databases tile, and follow the steps detailed in this presentation. 

9. Can I synchronize data from the local database instantly?

Yes. Follow the steps below to do this.

• Open the required workspace, and click the Data Sources tab from the side panel.

• Click the Sync Now link.

10. How do I resolve synchronization failure?

To resolve synchronization failure, you need to understand the reason behind the failure. To do this, 

• Click the Data Sources button from the side panel, and navigate to the required data source. 

• Click the View Last Import Details icon that appears on mouse over the listed tables. This opens the Import Details page, which provides detailed insight on the reason for the synchronization failure.

You can also view the Import Details page by opening the required table, and selecting the Import Data -> Last Import Details option.

11. How do I remove a data source?

To remove the setup,

• Click the Data Sources button from the side panel, and navigate to the required data source. 

• Click the Settings icon that appears on mouse over the data source's name, and select Remove Data Source. 

Note: Removing the data source does not delete the corresponding tables and reports from Zoho Analytics. However, further synchronization cannot be carried out.