How to load data from Parquet File to Weaviate

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This includes selecting the data you want to extract - streams and columns -, the sync frequency, where in the destination you want that data to be loaded.

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This can be done by building a data pipeline manually, usually a Python script (you can leverage a tool as Apache Airflow for this). This process can take more than a full week of development. Or it can be done in minutes on Airbyte in three easy steps:

set up Parquet File as a source connector (using Auth, or usually an API key)
set up Weaviate as a destination connector
define which data you want to transfer and how frequently

You can choose to self-host the pipeline using Airbyte Open Source or have it managed for you with Airbyte Cloud.

This tutorial’s purpose is to show you how.

What is Parquet File

Parquet File is a columnar storage file format that is designed to store and process large amounts of data efficiently. It is an open-source project that was developed by Cloudera and Twitter. Parquet File is optimized for use with Hadoop and other big data processing frameworks, and it is designed to work well with both structured and unstructured data. The format is highly compressed, which makes it ideal for storing and processing large datasets. Parquet File is also designed to be highly scalable, which means that it can be used to store and process data across multiple nodes in a distributed computing environment.

What is Weaviate

Weaviate is an open-source, cloud-native, real-time vector search engine that allows developers to build intelligent applications with natural language processing (NLP) capabilities. It uses machine learning algorithms to understand the meaning of unstructured data and provides a semantic search engine that can retrieve relevant information from large datasets. Weaviate can be used to build chatbots, recommendation systems, and other intelligent applications that require NLP capabilities. It is designed to be scalable, flexible, and easy to use, with a RESTful API that allows developers to integrate it into their applications quickly. Weaviate is built on top of Kubernetes and can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud.

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Prerequisites

A Parquet File account to transfer your customer data automatically from.
A Weaviate account.
An active Airbyte Cloud account, or you can also choose to use Airbyte Open Source locally. You can follow the instructions to set up Airbyte on your system using docker-compose.

Airbyte is an open-source data integration platform that consolidates and streamlines the process of extracting and loading data from multiple data sources to data warehouses. It offers pre-built connectors, including Parquet File and Weaviate, for seamless data migration.

When using Airbyte to move data from Parquet File to Weaviate, it extracts data from Parquet File using the source connector, converts it into a format Weaviate can ingest using the provided schema, and then loads it into Weaviate via the destination connector. This allows businesses to leverage their Parquet File data for advanced analytics and insights within Weaviate, simplifying the ETL process and saving significant time and resources.

Step 1: Set up Parquet File as a source connector

1. Open the Airbyte dashboard and click on "Sources" on the left-hand side of the screen.
2. Click on the "Create Connection" button and select "Parquet File" from the list of available connectors.
3. Enter a name for your connection and click on "Next".
4. In the "Configuration" tab, enter the path to your Parquet file in the "File Path" field.
5. If your Parquet file is password-protected, enter the password in the "Password" field.
6. If your Parquet file is encrypted, select the appropriate encryption type from the "Encryption Type" dropdown menu and enter the encryption key in the "Encryption Key" field.
7. Click on "Test Connection" to ensure that your credentials are correct and that Airbyte can connect to your Parquet file.
8. If the test is successful, click on "Create" to save your connection.
9. You can now use this connection to create a new Airbyte pipeline and start syncing data from your Parquet file to your destination.

Step 2: Set up Weaviate as a destination connector

1. First, navigate to the Weaviate destination connector on Airbyte's website.
2. Click on the "Get Started" button to begin the setup process.
3. Enter the required credentials for your Weaviate instance, including the URL, API key, and schema name.
4. Test the connection to ensure that the credentials are correct and the connection is successful.
5. Choose the tables or collections that you want to sync from your source connector to Weaviate.
6. Map the fields from your source connector to the corresponding fields in Weaviate.
7. Set up any necessary transformations or filters to ensure that the data is formatted correctly for Weaviate.
8. Schedule the sync to run at regular intervals or manually trigger it as needed.
9. Monitor the sync to ensure that the data is being transferred correctly and troubleshoot any issues that arise.
10. Once the sync is complete, verify that the data has been successfully transferred to Weaviate.

Step 3: Set up a connection to sync your Parquet File data to Weaviate

Once you've successfully connected Parquet File as a data source and Weaviate as a destination in Airbyte, you can set up a data pipeline between them with the following steps:

Create a new connection: On the Airbyte dashboard, navigate to the 'Connections' tab and click the '+ New Connection' button.
Choose your source: Select Parquet File from the dropdown list of your configured sources.
Select your destination: Choose Weaviate from the dropdown list of your configured destinations.
Configure your sync: Define the frequency of your data syncs based on your business needs. Airbyte allows both manual and automatic scheduling for your data refreshes.
Select the data to sync: Choose the specific Parquet File objects you want to import data from towards Weaviate. You can sync all data or select specific tables and fields.
Select the sync mode for your streams: Choose between full refreshes or incremental syncs (with deduplication if you want), and this for all streams or at the stream level. Incremental is only available for streams that have a primary cursor.
Test your connection: Click the 'Test Connection' button to make sure that your setup works. If the connection test is successful, save your configuration.
Start the sync: If the test passes, click 'Set Up Connection'. Airbyte will start moving data from Parquet File to Weaviate according to your settings.

Remember, Airbyte keeps your data in sync at the frequency you determine, ensuring your Weaviate data warehouse is always up-to-date with your Parquet File data.

Use Cases to transfer your Parquet File data to Weaviate

Integrating data from Parquet File to Weaviate provides several benefits. Here are a few use cases:

Advanced Analytics: Weaviate’s powerful data processing capabilities enable you to perform complex queries and data analysis on your Parquet File data, extracting insights that wouldn't be possible within Parquet File alone.
Data Consolidation: If you're using multiple other sources along with Parquet File, syncing to Weaviate allows you to centralize your data for a holistic view of your operations, and to set up a change data capture process so you never have any discrepancies in your data again.
Historical Data Analysis: Parquet File has limits on historical data. Syncing data to Weaviate allows for long-term data retention and analysis of historical trends over time.
Data Security and Compliance: Weaviate provides robust data security features. Syncing Parquet File data to Weaviate ensures your data is secured and allows for advanced data governance and compliance management.
Scalability: Weaviate can handle large volumes of data without affecting performance, providing an ideal solution for growing businesses with expanding Parquet File data.
Data Science and Machine Learning: By having Parquet File data in Weaviate, you can apply machine learning models to your data for predictive analytics, customer segmentation, and more.
Reporting and Visualization: While Parquet File provides reporting tools, data visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, Looker (Google Data Studio) can connect to Weaviate, providing more advanced business intelligence options. If you have a Parquet File table that needs to be converted to a Weaviate table, Airbyte can do that automatically.

Wrapping Up

To summarize, this tutorial has shown you how to:

Configure a Parquet File account as an Airbyte data source connector.
Configure Weaviate as a data destination connector.
Create an Airbyte data pipeline that will automatically be moving data directly from Parquet File to Weaviate after you set a schedule

With Airbyte, creating data pipelines take minutes, and the data integration possibilities are endless. Airbyte supports the largest catalog of API tools, databases, and files, among other sources. Airbyte's connectors are open-source, so you can add any custom objects to the connector, or even build a new connector from scratch without any local dev environment or any data engineer within 10 minutes with the no-code connector builder.

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TL;DR

set up Parquet File as a source connector (using Auth, or usually an API key)
set up Weaviate as a destination connector
define which data you want to transfer and how frequently

You can choose to self-host the pipeline using Airbyte Open Source or have it managed for you with Airbyte Cloud.

This tutorial’s purpose is to show you how.

What is Parquet File

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Integrate Parquet File with Weaviate in minutes

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Prerequisites

A Parquet File account to transfer your customer data automatically from.
A Weaviate account.
An active Airbyte Cloud account, or you can also choose to use Airbyte Open Source locally. You can follow the instructions to set up Airbyte on your system using docker-compose.

Step 1: Set up Parquet File as a source connector

Step 2: Set up Weaviate as a destination connector

Step 3: Set up a connection to sync your Parquet File data to Weaviate

Once you've successfully connected Parquet File as a data source and Weaviate as a destination in Airbyte, you can set up a data pipeline between them with the following steps:

Create a new connection: On the Airbyte dashboard, navigate to the 'Connections' tab and click the '+ New Connection' button.
Choose your source: Select Parquet File from the dropdown list of your configured sources.
Select your destination: Choose Weaviate from the dropdown list of your configured destinations.
Configure your sync: Define the frequency of your data syncs based on your business needs. Airbyte allows both manual and automatic scheduling for your data refreshes.
Select the data to sync: Choose the specific Parquet File objects you want to import data from towards Weaviate. You can sync all data or select specific tables and fields.
Select the sync mode for your streams: Choose between full refreshes or incremental syncs (with deduplication if you want), and this for all streams or at the stream level. Incremental is only available for streams that have a primary cursor.
Test your connection: Click the 'Test Connection' button to make sure that your setup works. If the connection test is successful, save your configuration.
Start the sync: If the test passes, click 'Set Up Connection'. Airbyte will start moving data from Parquet File to Weaviate according to your settings.

Remember, Airbyte keeps your data in sync at the frequency you determine, ensuring your Weaviate data warehouse is always up-to-date with your Parquet File data.

Use Cases to transfer your Parquet File data to Weaviate

Integrating data from Parquet File to Weaviate provides several benefits. Here are a few use cases:

Advanced Analytics: Weaviate’s powerful data processing capabilities enable you to perform complex queries and data analysis on your Parquet File data, extracting insights that wouldn't be possible within Parquet File alone.
Data Consolidation: If you're using multiple other sources along with Parquet File, syncing to Weaviate allows you to centralize your data for a holistic view of your operations, and to set up a change data capture process so you never have any discrepancies in your data again.
Historical Data Analysis: Parquet File has limits on historical data. Syncing data to Weaviate allows for long-term data retention and analysis of historical trends over time.
Data Security and Compliance: Weaviate provides robust data security features. Syncing Parquet File data to Weaviate ensures your data is secured and allows for advanced data governance and compliance management.
Scalability: Weaviate can handle large volumes of data without affecting performance, providing an ideal solution for growing businesses with expanding Parquet File data.
Data Science and Machine Learning: By having Parquet File data in Weaviate, you can apply machine learning models to your data for predictive analytics, customer segmentation, and more.
Reporting and Visualization: While Parquet File provides reporting tools, data visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, Looker (Google Data Studio) can connect to Weaviate, providing more advanced business intelligence options. If you have a Parquet File table that needs to be converted to a Weaviate table, Airbyte can do that automatically.