How to load data from Recreation to S3 Glue
Learn how to use Airbyte to synchronize your Recreation data into S3 Glue within minutes.
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How to Sync to Manually
Step 1: Set Up AWS Environment
Begin by ensuring that you have an AWS account with permissions to use AWS Glue, S3, and IAM (Identity and Access Management). Create an S3 bucket to store your data. Note the bucket name as it will be used in later steps.
Step 2: Configure IAM Roles and Policies
Create an IAM role for AWS Glue that has the necessary permissions to read from your PostgreSQL database and write to your S3 bucket. The policy should include `s3:PutObject` access for your S3 bucket and relevant permissions for AWS Glue operations.
Step 3: Set Up PostgreSQL Database Access
Ensure your on-premises PostgreSQL database is accessible over the internet. If it's behind a firewall, configure the firewall to allow inbound connections from AWS Glue IP addresses. Create a database user with read-only access to the data you want to transfer.
Step 4: Create a JDBC Connection in AWS Glue
In the AWS Glue console, navigate to the "Connections" section and create a new JDBC connection. Enter the PostgreSQL JDBC URL, username, and password. This connection will allow AWS Glue to access your database.
Step 5: Define a Crawler in AWS Glue
Create a new AWS Glue crawler to inspect your PostgreSQL database and infer the schema. Use the JDBC connection created in the previous step. Configure the crawler to store metadata in the AWS Glue Data Catalog. Run the crawler to populate the Data Catalog with schema information.
Step 6: Create an AWS Glue ETL Job
In the AWS Glue console, create a new ETL job. Select the Data Catalog table created by the crawler as the data source. Set the S3 bucket as the destination. Use the AWS Glue script editor to transform the data as needed. Save and run the job to transfer data from PostgreSQL to S3.
Step 7: Verify Data Transfer and Schedule Jobs
Once the job completes, verify the data in your S3 bucket to ensure it has been transferred correctly. If needed, schedule the AWS Glue job to run at regular intervals using the AWS Glue scheduler or AWS CloudWatch Events to keep your S3 data up-to-date.
This guide provides a structured approach to moving data from an on-premises PostgreSQL database to Amazon S3 using AWS Glue, ensuring a seamless transfer without relying on third-party connectors or integrations.