The add-in models Apache Impala instances as relational databases. The add-in 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.

Discovering Schemas

The CData Excel Add-In for Apache Impala dynamically obtains the Apache Impala schemas. Reconnect to load any changes in the metadata, such as added or removed columns or changes in data type.