1. Connecting Your Data

If you're an administrator, one of your first steps will be connecting a supported database to Infinity. In this article we'll describe this process from beginning to end.

Configuring a data source is the first essential step when working with Infinity or any BI tool. Infinity natively supports over 500+ types of data sources, enabling seamless integration across a wide range of data formats and platforms.

With Infinity, you can connect to:

• Files: Easily integrate data from CSV, Excel, and Google Sheets.

• Databases: Access relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and all other RDBMS database variants.

• Cloud Data Sources: Effortlessly connect with BigQuery, Azure Blob Storage, Google Cloud Storage, and more.

• Business Tools: Leverage direct integrations with platforms like QuickBooks, Stripe, Google Ads, and Workday.

One of Infinity’s standout features is the ability to work across datatypes effortlessly. You can combine data from disparate sources, such as syncing Workday data with QuickBooks, and generate charts and actionable insights without needing additional configurations. This unique capability sets Infinity apart, empowering users to unify data for deeper, more comprehensive analysis.

This section will guide you through the details of how to connect, configure, and set up your data sources within Infinity. Additionally, we provide robust access control mechanisms, allowing you to manage who can access specific data sources, ensuring security and compliance for all your data integrations.