Cassandra

Apache Cassandra is an open-source, distributed NoSQL database management system designed to handle large amounts of data across many commodity servers while providing high availability and fault tolerance.

Prerequisites

1. Cassandra Authentication: Before utilizing the Cassandra connector provided by DronaHQ, ensure you have valid authentication credentials for your Cassandra instance. You'll need:

   • Username and password associated with your Cassandra account.

2. Connection Details:

   • Identify the Datacenter: Determine the specific Cassandra datacenter you want to connect to.
   • Specify the Keyspace: Know the keyspace (similar to a database) within the Cassandra datacenter where you intend to perform operations.

3. Cluster Nodes: Understand the nodes in your Cassandra cluster that you will be connecting to. The connector requires at least one node's hostname or IP address.

Configuring Connector in DronaHQ

Configure your database category using the provided details. Validate connection with Test connection and Save settings for secure database setup.

General

Field	Description
Host	Enter the Host Domain or IP
Port	Enter the Port number
Datacenter	The specific datacenter within your Cassandra cluster where you want to perform operations.
Keyspace	The keyspace (similar to a database) within the selected datacenter where you intend to perform actions.
Username	Enter the Username
Password	Enter the Password

Cassandra with Sample details.

Admin

Advanced Option	Description
Connection Options	The key and value connection options in database configuration refer to specific settings (keys) and their corresponding values that dictate how the application connects to the database
Whitelist IP	Enhance security by restricting database access to specific whitelisted IP addresses.

Adding Database Queries

After configuring the connector, access it in your Connector Library.

Click Add query once the connection is established. Create queries, run them, and view responses.

Write Queries

tip

Use double curly brackets for dynamic variables. Test with sample values before saving. Link dynamic variables to controls/actions for runtime use.

Saved queries appear under your connector in Connector Library.

Supported Query Operations

Operations	Description
Raw SQL Query	Execute various SQL operations directly, e.g., SELECT * FROM TableName;
Stored Procedure Call	Call stored procedures, e.g., EXEC usp_GetInfo; to perform specific tasks or retrieve data from the database.

Using Cassandra Connector

Read/Display Data Query

Start by constructing a CQL query to extract data from your Cassandra database using the Cassandra Connector. Consider a scenario where you want to retrieve all data from the student table. The CQL query is:

Query used:

SELECT * FROM student;

Query explanation:

This CQL query retrieves all rows and columns from the student table within the Cassandra database.

Integrate the fetched data into your application's interface.

a. Access the Controls section and introduce the Table grid control.

b. Navigate to Data Bind Options -> Quick Select -> Connector Library.

c. Opt for the Cassandra connector and choose the query that aligns with your data presentation goals.

Query example for retrieving data from Cassandra database using Cassandra Connector.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly retrieve and display data from the student table using the Cassandra Connector, enhancing your application's functionality and user experience with Cassandra data.