Connecting to Apache Impala

For information on the available WHL and TAR.GZ files for supported environments, and how to install the appropriate file for your Python distribution, see Package Installation.

For information on the module to import, and how to configure the necessary connection properties in a connection string, see Establishing a Connection.

Other available connection properties can be used to configure other aspects of the connector capabilities.

Python Version Support

The CData Python Connector for Apache Impala can be installed and used in various Python 3.8, 3.9, 3.10, and 3.11 distributions.

Apache Impala Version Support

The connector models Apache Impala instances as relational databases. The connector leverages the Impala Server Thrift API, to enable bidirectional access to Apache Impala data through SQL. Impala Server 2.2.0 and above are supported.

See Also

• Using the Connector: Establish connections and query Apache Impala through Python code.
• From SQLAlchemy: Use SQLAlchemy to establish a connection with dialect URL, and interact with Apache Impala data using mapped classes and Sessions.