Spotfire Connector: How to connect to Databricks on AWS or Azure

Problem

You want to establish a connection from TIBCO Spotfire to Databricks using the built-in Databricks connector, but you need to determine the correct documentation and method based on your environment.

Resolution

The correct connection method and documentation depend on three factors: your Databricks platform (AWS vs. Azure), your Spotfire version, and your preferred authentication method (PAT or OAuth2).

Please review the scenarios below to find the appropriate guide for your environment:

Scenario 1: Native Connector Documentation

Use this official documentation if you meet any of the following criteria:

• You are connecting to AWS Databricks.

• You are connecting to Azure Databricks AND using Spotfire version 14.2 or higher.

Spotfire Analyst User's Guide - Connecting to Databricks

Scenario 2: Custom Connector Documentation

Use this community resource if you meet both of the following criteria:

• You are connecting to Azure Databricks.

• You are using Spotfire version 14.1 or older.

Spotfire Community - Custom Connector for Spotfire to connect to Azure Databricks