Design and Manage Amazon Athena Databases Visually with DbSchema

DbSchema lets you design, manage, and document Amazon Athena databases. Create ER diagrams, define tables and columns, and generate SQL scripts - with or without a live database connection.

Use Git to share the design, compare it with the Amazon Athena database, and deploy changes. DbSchema also includes a data editor, query builder, and HTML5 documentation - everything you need in one tool.

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How to Connect to Amazon Athena Database

  1. Access the Connection Dialog

    Choose "Connect to the database" or "New Model Connected to the Database" will let you select your database and open the Connection Dialog.

    DbSchema automatically downloads the JDBC driver to ensure a smooth connection to Amazon Athena.

  2. Configure the Connection

    3. In the Connection Dialog window, select the JDBC URL you want to connect with. If your database is running in the cloud, choose Edit Manually and enter the JDBC URL provided in your Amazon Athena console.

    Enter the host name, the authentication details, select your database as described in the Connection Dialog page.

    Connect Amazon Athena in DbSchema

  3. Troubleshoot Firewall Issues

    4. If you encounter connection issues, it may be due to firewall settings. Read how to enable Firewall Connections.

Remember to enable Windows Firewalls Firewalls & anti-viruses may block database connections.