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Superset Apache, also known as Apache Superset, is a powerful open-source platform for interactive data visualization and exploration. With an intuitive and user-friendly interface, Superset Apache enables users to create and share custom dashboards, reports, and data visualizations efficiently. This Business Intelligence (BI) tool offers a wide range of features and functionalities, including the ability to connect to various data sources such as relational databases, CSV files, Excel spreadsheets, among others. Furthermore, Superset Apache provides great flexibility and scalability, allowing for the handling of large volumes of data and supporting business growth.
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Apache Superset
Apache Superset is a modern, enterprise-ready business intelligence web application. It is fast, lightweight, intuitive, and loaded with options that make it easy for users of all skill sets to explore and visualize their data, from simple pie charts to highly detailed charts.
Exploring Superset's Core components
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DashboardsData: A dashboard in Superset is a collection of visualizations, filters, and metrics organized on a single page. It provides a consolidated view of data and allows users to analyze and monitor different aspects of a dataset in one place. Dashboards can be customized based on user needs and easily shared with othersIn Superset, data refers to the collection of information used to create visualizations and dashboards. Data can come from various sources, such as SQL databases, CSV files, cloud services, etc. Superset provides the ability to connect and access these data sources, transform them as needed, and use them to build interactive visualizations and dashboards.
SQL Lab: SQL Lab is a component of Superset that allows users to execute custom SQL queries on the underlying database. It provides an interactive interface where users can write queries, view results, and explore data in real-time.
SQL Lab is useful for users with advanced SQL knowledge who want greater flexibility and control over queries and data analysis.Charts: A chart in Superset is a visual representation of data. Superset offers a wide range of chart types, including bar charts, line charts, scatter plots, pie charts, maps, and more. Users can create and customize charts in Superset by selecting data fields, applying filters, and adjusting the visual style.
SQL Lab: SQL Lab Dashboards: A dashboard in Superset is a component of Superset that allows users to execute custom SQL queries on the underlying database. It provides an interactive interface where users can write queries, view results, and explore data in real-time.
SQL Lab is useful for users with advanced SQL knowledge who want greater flexibility and control over queries and data analysis.Data: In Superset, data refers to the collection of information used to create visualizations and dashboards. Data can come from various sources, such as SQL databases, CSV files, cloud services, etc. Superset provides the ability to connect to and access these data sources, transform them as needed, and use them to build interactive visualizations and dashboards.
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collection of visualizations, filters, and metrics organized on a single page. It provides a consolidated view of data and allows users to analyze and monitor different aspects of a dataset in one place. Dashboards can be customized based on user needs and easily shared with others.
Settings: The settings of Superset allow various components to be defined or configured. This includes data source connections, user management and permissions, visualization configuration, data refresh scheduling, and integration with external systems. It is where global preferences, performance settings, visual styles, and other options related to the appearance and behavior of Superset can be set.
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As described above, click here to learn how to create your first dashboard. |
Roles and Security in Superset
Roles in Superset are an integral part of the security and access system, allowing administrators to control user privileges and permissions. Roles define sets of allowed and restricted actions in Superset to ensure data protection and security.
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In Superset, the following are common roles:
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These roles can be customized according to the needs and security structure of each organization. Assigning roles to users allows for clear definition of access levels and allowed actions, ensuring data protection and providing the necessary functionality for effective user work.
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Paid Superset
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Free Superset
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Advantages
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Formal and Dedicated Technical Support
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Open-source License
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Regular Updates and New Features
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Wide Community of Users and Contributors
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Advanced Features and Enhanced Customization
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Full Access to All Basic Superset Functionalities
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Greater Stability and Performance
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Flexibility to Customize and Adapt the Source Code
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Enhanced Security and Compliance
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Availability of Additional Plugins and Extensions
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Integrations and Additional Connectors
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Zero Cost in Terms of Licensing
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Disadvantages
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Associated Cost
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Limited or Community-dependent Support
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Dependence on Provider Availability
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Possible Delays in Incorporating New Enhancements
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Potential Restrictions on Customization
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Limitations on Advanced Features Present in the Base Version
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Dependence on Provider-provided Scalability
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Key Features of Superset: Empowering Data Exploration and Visualization
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Data Visualization: Superset offers a wide range of data visualization options, from basic charts to interactive and customized visualizations. It allows users to create dynamic tables, charts, maps, scatter plots, and more.
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If you want to learn more about exploring data in Superset, click here. |
Connection to Multiple Data Sources: Superset can connect to various data sources, such as SQL databases, file systems, cloud services, big data, and many others. This enables accessing and visualizing data from different sources in one place.
Interactive Dashboard: Superset enables the creation of interactive and customized dashboards that can include multiple visualizations and filters. This facilitates data exploration, analysis, and visually appealing presentation of key information.
Ad Hoc Querying: Users can perform ad hoc queries using an intuitive and user-friendly interface in Superset. This allows users to flexibly explore and analyze data without requiring advanced SQL knowledge.
Security and Access Control: Superset provides authentication and authorization options to ensure data security and controlled access to dashboards and visualizations. It can integrate with external authentication systems and allows defining custom permissions and roles.
Extensibility and Customization: Superset is an extensible platform that allows adding new functionalities and customizing the platform to specific needs. This is achieved through the use of plugins and extensions, as well as the ability to modify and adapt the source code.
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Use Cases for Superset
You can use Superset in various scenarios where you need to visualize and explore data interactively. Some common cases where you can use Superset are:
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It is recommended to enable CSP and configure it to allow content only from trusted domains when making configuration changes. |
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Please note that the mentioned features and configurations, such as CSP configuration check, Handlebars chart configuration, and limitations and configuration of the Markdown component, are also applicable to the free version of Superset. While certain specific functionalities may be limited in the free version compared to the paid versions, it is still possible to adjust and customize these aspects in any instance of Superset. For more detailed information about the features available in the free version, it is recommended to consult the official documentation or contact the provider of the version you are usingIf you wish to learn more about Apache Superset's Git repository and its releases, click here. |