Connect databases directly

Connect DataLion to MySQL, Exasol and Oracle as well as other SQL, NoSQL and big-data sources. Instead of a one-off import, your analysis sits live on the central data foundation — even for very large, very wide datasets.

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DataLion data-sources view showing connected databases such as MySQL, Exasol and Oracle

DataLion connects to databases directly: MySQL, Exasol and Oracle as well as other SQL, NoSQL and big-data sources. Your analyses sit live on the central data foundation. The columnar database Exasol is built for very wide datasets with more than 1,500 columns.

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MySQL, Exasol, Oracle and more

DataLion connects to the common relational databases directly: MySQL, Exasol and Oracle. Beyond those, you can tap further SQL, NoSQL and big-data sources.

The result is one central data foundation that every project and dashboard builds on — instead of scattered file exports.

  • MySQL, Exasol and Oracle connected directly
  • Further SQL, NoSQL and big-data sources
  • One central foundation for every dashboard
Overview of connected databases as data sources in DataLion

Live and queryable, not frozen

A connected database is a live, queryable source: your dashboards work with the current state, not a frozen snapshot from yesterday.

For ongoing KPIs and tracking studies that means reliably fresh figures, with no one having to reload data by hand.

  • Dashboards run on the current data state
  • No manual reloading for fresh figures
  • Ideal for ongoing KPIs and tracking
DataLion dashboard querying a connected database in real time

Exasol for extremely many columns

Market-research datasets get wide fast. Exasol is a columnar store built exactly for this — analysis stays performant even for datasets with more than 1,500 columns.

So DataLion stays fast and responsive even with extensive trackers and large variable counts.

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We now work much more efficiently, giving us more time to take care of the derivations and insights from the data for the customers.
Jens Falkenau, Vice President of Market Research · Nielsen Sports
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Common questions about database connectors

Which databases does DataLion support?
DataLion connects MySQL, Exasol and Oracle directly and additionally taps further SQL, NoSQL and big-data sources.
Is data imported once or queried live?
A connected database is a live, queryable source. Your dashboards work with the current data state rather than a frozen snapshot.
What is Exasol good for?
Exasol is a columnar store built for very wide datasets. Analysis stays performant even with more than 1,500 columns.
How secure is the data storage?
DataLion is GDPR-compliant and hosted in ISO 27001-certified data centers in Germany. The ISO 27001 certification applies to the hosting.

Connect your database to DataLion

Try DataLion free — or get a demo of how your MySQL, Exasol or Oracle database turns into live dashboards.

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