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Follow the instructions below to connect to your Amazon Redshift instance.

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Click on the Database icon.

1. Click on the Create button and then on Data Source.

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2. Select Amazon Redshift from the databases list.
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3. When the New Connection popup appears, provide a name and description for your Amazon Redshift connection.

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4. Connection String: when selecting Connection String you have the same functionality as in Generic JDBC Data Source.
5. Amazon Redshift configuration fields:
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6. Authentication Adapter: Specify an authentication method for the database adapter. More details Advanced Connection Editor.
7. Select the Include Schema in SQL checkbox to add the schema name when addressing database tables in SQL queries. 
8. Next, enter the name or IP address of the server hosting your instance of Amazon Redshift.
9. The default TCP/IP port number for this data source will automatically appear.

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10. Enter the name of the database containing the data that you require.
11. The default driver required for this connection will automatically be selected. But in case of multiple drivers, select the one you prefer.
12. Enter the username and password of your Amazon Redshift account.
13. Once you have completed your connection information, you will have several options:     

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                      a. Back: This will

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navigate to the database selection.
                      b. Cancel: This will close the New Connection popup.
                      c. Test Connection: This will test the connection parameters you provided to ensure it can connect to your database. If the connection

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is successful,

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an indicator will appear

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Create View: This will save your connection and get you started on creating a view based on it.

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and you will be able to save the connection.
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                      d. Save: This will allow you to save your connection and

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navigate to the Success page

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We recommend testing the connection, and then saving it by using the Save & Close button.


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