How to integrate Google BigQuery with UiPath

Integrate UiPath and Google BigQuery
Integrate UiPath and Google BigQuery

Learn how to quickly and efficiently connect Google BigQuery with UiPath for smooth data access.

Read and write Google BigQuery data effortlessly. Query, integrate, and manage datasets, tables, and jobs — almost no coding required. You can do it all using the high-performance Google BigQuery ODBC Driver for UiPath (often referred to as the Google BigQuery Connector). We'll walk you through the entire setup.

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Create data source using Google BigQuery ODBC Driver

Step-by-step instructions

To get data from Google BigQuery using UiPath, we first need to create an ODBC data source. We will later read this data in UiPath. Perform these steps:

  1. Download and install ODBC PowerPack (if you haven't already).

  2. Search for odbc and open the ODBC Data Sources (64-bit):

    Open ODBC Data Source
  3. Create a User data source (User DSN) based on the ZappySys API Driver driver:

    ZappySys API Driver
    Create new User DSN for ZappySys API Driver
    • Create and use a User DSN if the client application runs under a User Account. This is the ideal option at design time (e.g., when developing in Visual Studio). Use it for both types of applications (64-bit and 32-bit).
    • Create and use a System DSN if the client application runs under a System Account (e.g., as a Windows Service). This is usually the required option in a production environment. If your Windows Service is a 32-bit application, you must use the 32-bit ODBC Data Source Administrator to configure this
  4. When the Configuration window appears give your data source a name if you haven't done that already, then select "Google BigQuery" from the list of Popular Connectors. If "Google BigQuery" is not present in the list, then click "Search Online" and download it. Then set the path to the location where you downloaded it. Finally, click Continue >> to proceed with configuring the DSN:

    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    Google BigQuery
    ODBC DSN Template Selection
  5. Now it's time to configure the Connection Manager. Select Authentication Type, e.g. Token Authentication. Then select API Base URL (in most cases, the default one is the right one). More info is available in the Authentication section.

    Google BigQuery authentication

    User accounts represent a developer, administrator, or any other person who interacts with Google APIs and services. User accounts are managed as Google Accounts, either with Google Workspace or Cloud Identity. They can also be user accounts that are managed by a third-party identity provider and federated with Workforce Identity Federation. [API reference]

    Follow these steps on how to create Client Credentials (User Account principle) to authenticate and access BigQuery API in SSIS package or ODBC data source:

    WARNING: If you are planning to automate processes, we recommend that you use a Service Account authentication method. In case, you still need to use User Account, then make sure you use a system/generic account (e.g. automation@my-company.com). When you use a personal account which is tied to a specific employee profile and that employee leaves the company, the token may become invalid and any automated processes using that token will start to fail.

    Step-1: Create project

    This step is optional, if you already have a project in Google Cloud and can use it. However, if you don't, proceed with these simple steps to create one:

    1. First of all, go to Google API Console.

    2. Then click Select a project button and then click NEW PROJECT button:

      Start creating a new project in Google Cloud
    3. Name your project and click CREATE button:

      Create a new project in Google Cloud
    4. Wait until the project is created:

      Wait until project is created in Google Cloud
    5. Done! Let's proceed to the next step.

    Step-2: Enable Google Cloud APIs

    In this step we will enable BigQuery API and Cloud Resource Manager API:

    1. Select your project on the top bar:

      Select project in Google Cloud
    2. Then click the "hamburger" icon on the top left and access APIs & Services:

      Access APIs and services in Google Cloud
    3. Now let's enable several APIs by clicking ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES button:

      Enable API for project in Google Cloud
    4. In the search bar search for bigquery api and then locate and select BigQuery API:

      Search for API in Google Cloud
    5. If BigQuery API is not enabled, enable it:

      Enable Google BigQuery API
    6. Then repeat the step and enable Cloud Resource Manager API as well:

      Enable Cloud Resource Manager API
    7. Done! Let's proceed to the next step.

    Step-3: Create OAuth application

    1. First of all, click the "hamburger" icon on the top left and then hit VIEW ALL PRODUCTS:

      View all products in Google Cloud
    2. Then access Google Auth Platform to start creating an OAuth application:

      Open Google Auth Platform in Google Cloud
    3. Start by pressing GET STARTED button:

      Start creating an app in Google Cloud
    4. Next, continue by filling in App name and User support email fields:

      Fill app info in Google Cloud
    5. Choose Internal option, if it's enabled, otherwise select External:

      Choose app audience in Google Cloud
    6. Optional step if you used Internal option in the previous step. Nevertheless, if you had to use External option, then click ADD USERS to add a user:

      Add test user in Google Cloud app
    7. Then add your contact Email address:

      Enter app contact info in Google Cloud
    8. Finally, check the checkbox and click CREATE button:

      Create app in Google Cloud
    9. Done! Let's create Client Credentials in the next step.

    Step-4: Create Client Credentials

    1. In Google Auth Platform, select Clients menu item and click CREATE CLIENT button:

      Start creating app client in Google Cloud
    2. Choose Desktop app as Application type and name your credentials:

      Create OAuth app client in Google Cloud
    3. Continue by opening the created credentials:

      View app client credentials in Google Cloud
    4. Finally, copy Client ID and Client secret for the later step:

      Use client ID and secret to read Google REST API data
    5. Done! We have all the data needed for authentication, let's proceed to the last step!

    Step-5: Configure connection

    1. Now go to SSIS package or ODBC data source and use previously copied values in User Account authentication configuration:

      • In the ClientId field paste the Client ID value.
      • In the ClientSecret field paste the Client secret value.
    2. Press Generate Token button to generate Access and Refresh Tokens.

    3. Then choose ProjectId from the drop down menu.

    4. Continue by choosing DatasetId from the drop down menu.

    5. Finally, click Test Connection to confirm the connection is working.

    6. Done! Now you are ready to use Google BigQuery Connector!

    API Connection Manager configuration

    Just perform these simple steps to finish authentication configuration:

    1. Set Authentication Type to User Account [OAuth]
    2. Optional step. Modify API Base URL if needed (in most cases default will work).
    3. Fill in all the required parameters and set optional parameters if needed.
    4. Press Generate Token button to generate the tokens.
    5. Finally, hit OK button:
    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    Google BigQuery
    User Account [OAuth]
    https://www.googleapis.com/bigquery/v2
    Required Parameters
    UseCustomApp Fill-in the parameter...
    ProjectId (Choose after [Generate Token] clicked) Fill-in the parameter...
    DatasetId (Choose after [Generate Token] clicked and ProjectId selected) Fill-in the parameter...
    Optional Parameters
    ClientId
    ClientSecret
    Scope https://www.googleapis.com/auth/bigquery https://www.googleapis.com/auth/bigquery.insertdata https://www.googleapis.com/auth/cloud-platform https://www.googleapis.com/auth/cloud-platform.read-only https://www.googleapis.com/auth/devstorage.full_control https://www.googleapis.com/auth/devstorage.read_only https://www.googleapis.com/auth/devstorage.read_write
    RetryMode RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
    RetryStatusCodeList 429|503
    RetryCountMax 5
    RetryMultiplyWaitTime True
    Job Location
    Redirect URL (Only for Web App)
    ODBC DSN OAuth Connection Configuration
    Google BigQuery authentication

    Service accounts are accounts that do not represent a human user. They provide a way to manage authentication and authorization when a human is not directly involved, such as when an application needs to access Google Cloud resources. Service accounts are managed by IAM. [API reference]

    Follow these steps on how to create Service Account to authenticate and access BigQuery API in SSIS package or ODBC data source:

    Step-1: Create project

    This step is optional, if you already have a project in Google Cloud and can use it. However, if you don't, proceed with these simple steps to create one:

    1. First of all, go to Google API Console.

    2. Then click Select a project button and then click NEW PROJECT button:

      Start creating a new project in Google Cloud
    3. Name your project and click CREATE button:

      Create a new project in Google Cloud
    4. Wait until the project is created:

      Wait until project is created in Google Cloud
    5. Done! Let's proceed to the next step.

    Step-2: Enable Google Cloud APIs

    In this step we will enable BigQuery API and Cloud Resource Manager API:

    1. Select your project on the top bar:

      Select project in Google Cloud
    2. Then click the "hamburger" icon on the top left and access APIs & Services:

      Access APIs and services in Google Cloud
    3. Now let's enable several APIs by clicking ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES button:

      Enable API for project in Google Cloud
    4. In the search bar search for bigquery api and then locate and select BigQuery API:

      Search for API in Google Cloud
    5. If BigQuery API is not enabled, enable it:

      Enable Google BigQuery API
    6. Then repeat the step and enable Cloud Resource Manager API as well:

      Enable Cloud Resource Manager API
    7. Done! Let's proceed to the next step and create a service account.

    Step-3: Create Service Account

    Use the steps below to create a Service Account in Google Cloud:

    1. First of all, go to IAM & Admin in Google Cloud console:

      Access IAM & Admin in Google Cloud
    2. Once you do that, click Service Accounts on the left side and click CREATE SERVICE ACCOUNT button:

      Start creating service account in Google Cloud
    3. Then name your service account and click CREATE AND CONTINUE button:

      Create service account in Google Cloud
    4. Continue by clicking Select a role dropdown and start granting service account BigQuery Admin and Project Viewer roles:

      Start granting service account project roles in Google Cloud
    5. Find BigQuery group on the left and then click on BigQuery Admin role on the right:

      Grant service account BigQuery Admin role
    6. Then click ADD ANOTHER ROLE button, find Project group and select Viewer role:

      Grant service account project viewer role
    7. Finish adding roles by clicking CONTINUE button:

      Finish granting service account project roles in Google Cloud
      You can always add or modify permissions later in IAM & Admin.
    8. Finally, in the last step, just click button DONE:

      Finish configuring service account in Google Cloud
    9. Done! We are ready to add a Key to this service account in the next step.

    Step-4: Add Key to Service Account

    We are ready to add a Key (JSON or P12 key file) to the created Service Account:

    1. In Service Accounts open newly created service account:

      Open service account in Google Cloud
    2. Next, copy email address of your service account for the later step:

      Copy service account email address in Google Cloud
    3. Continue by selecting KEYS tab, then press ADD KEY dropdown, and click Create new key menu item:

      Start creating key for service account in Google Cloud
    4. Finally, select JSON (Engine v19+) or P12 option and hit CREATE button:

      Create JSON or P12 key for service account in Google Cloud
    5. Key file downloads into your machine. We have all the data needed for authentication, let's proceed to the last step!

    Step-5: Configure connection

    1. Now go to SSIS package or ODBC data source and configure these fields in Service Account authentication configuration:

      • In the Service Account Email field paste the service account Email address value you copied in the previous step.
      • In the Service Account Private Key Path (i.e. *.json OR *.p12) field use downloaded certificate's file path.
    2. Done! Now you are ready to use Google BigQuery Connector!
    API Connection Manager configuration

    Just perform these simple steps to finish authentication configuration:

    1. Set Authentication Type to Service Account (Using *.json OR *.p12 key file) [OAuth]
    2. Optional step. Modify API Base URL if needed (in most cases default will work).
    3. Fill in all the required parameters and set optional parameters if needed.
    4. Finally, hit OK button:
    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    Google BigQuery
    Service Account (Using *.json OR *.p12 key file) [OAuth]
    https://www.googleapis.com/bigquery/v2
    Required Parameters
    Service Account Email Fill-in the parameter...
    Service Account Private Key Path (i.e. *.json OR *.p12) Fill-in the parameter...
    ProjectId Fill-in the parameter...
    DatasetId (Choose after ProjectId) Fill-in the parameter...
    Optional Parameters
    Scope https://www.googleapis.com/auth/bigquery https://www.googleapis.com/auth/bigquery.insertdata https://www.googleapis.com/auth/cloud-platform https://www.googleapis.com/auth/cloud-platform.read-only https://www.googleapis.com/auth/devstorage.full_control https://www.googleapis.com/auth/devstorage.read_only https://www.googleapis.com/auth/devstorage.read_write
    RetryMode RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
    RetryStatusCodeList 429
    RetryCountMax 5
    RetryMultiplyWaitTime True
    Job Location
    Impersonate As (Enter Email Id)
    ODBC DSN OAuth Connection Configuration

  6. Once the data source connection has been configured, it's time to configure the SQL query. Select the Preview tab and then click Query Builder button to configure the SQL query:

    ZappySys API Driver - Google BigQuery
    Read and write Google BigQuery data effortlessly. Query, integrate, and manage datasets, tables, and jobs — almost no coding required.
    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    Open Query Builder in API ODBC Driver to read and write data to REST API
  7. Start by selecting the Table or Endpoint you are interested in and then configure the parameters. This will generate a query that we will use in UiPath to retrieve data from Google BigQuery. Hit OK button to use this query in the next step.

    #DirectSQL
    SELECT *
    FROM bigquery-public-data.samples.wikipedia
    LIMIT 1000
    Configure table/endpoint parameters in ODBC data source based on API Driver
    Some parameters configured in this window will be passed to the Google BigQuery API, e.g. filtering parameters. It means that filtering will be done on the server side (instead of the client side), enabling you to get only the meaningful data much faster.
  8. Now hit Preview Data button to preview the data using the generated SQL query. If you are satisfied with the result, use this query in UiPath:

    ZappySys API Driver - Google BigQuery
    Read and write Google BigQuery data effortlessly. Query, integrate, and manage datasets, tables, and jobs — almost no coding required.
    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    #DirectSQL
    SELECT *
    FROM bigquery-public-data.samples.wikipedia
    LIMIT 1000
    API ODBC Driver-based data source data preview
    You can also access data quickly from the tables dropdown by selecting <Select table>.
    A WHERE clause, LIMIT keyword will be performed on the client side, meaning that the whole result set will be retrieved from the Google BigQuery API first, and only then the filtering will be applied to the data. If possible, it is recommended to use parameters in Query Builder to filter the data on the server side (in Google BigQuery servers).
  9. Click OK to finish creating the data source.

Video Tutorial

Read Google BigQuery data in UiPath Studio (workstation)

Here we will be reading Google BigQuery data on your workstation. To accomplish that we will create and run UiPath process package locally. Later on, we'll explore how to publish the package to Orchestrator and run it remotely. For now, let's focus on working locally and get started!

  1. Open UiPath Studio.

  2. Before we really begin the work, make sure UiPath Studio is set as your profile (blue application icon).

  3. In case, it is set to UiPath StudioX, you can change it in UiPath StudioX Settings:

    Choosing UiPath Studio profile

    Simply select UiPath Studio option:

    Choosing UiPath Studio profile
  4. Start by creating a new project based on UiPath Process template:

    Creating new process in UiPath Studio to import ODBC data
  5. Add Run Query activity in Main Sequence box:

    Adding ODBC data source in UiPath Studio
  6. Click Configure Connection... button to create an ODBC connection:

    Configuring ODBC data source in UiPath in Run Query activity
  7. Continue by clicking Connection Wizard:

    Using connection wizard to setup ODBC source in UiPath Studio
  8. When the window opens, select ODBC-based driver, provider, and then choose ODBC data source:

    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    Choosing ODBC DSN in UiPath Studio connection wizard
    You can also select Use connection string option and use whole ODBC connection string instead. Obtain the connection string by pressing Copy Settings button in your data source configuration.
  9. Once you do that, it's time to configure a SQL query:

    Inputting SQL query for ODBC data source in UiPath Studio
    Make sure, you enclose the query in double quotes!
  10. Proceed by adding a Write CSV activity after Run Query:

    Adding Write CSV activity to write ODBC data in UiPath
    In this article we are using Write CSV, but you can freely add any other destination of your choice, e.g. Write DataTable to Excel.
  11. Once you do that, configure the added Write CSV, this will write Google BigQuery data to a CSV file:

    Configuring Write CSV activity to write ODBC data in UiPath
  12. It's time for fun! Which means it's time for debugging! Just run the package locally to debug:

    Running UiPath process package to get ODBC data
  13. Finally, ensure there are no execution errors!

    Successful UiPath package debugging

Run UiPath package using Orchestrator (via robot)

UiPath also offers the ability to execute packages remotely using Orchestrator and a robot. This is achieved by publishing the package to UiPath Orchestrator, installing UiPath Assistant on the remote machine, connecting it to Orchestrator, enabling us to run the package remotely. It may sound complicated at first glance, but further steps will clear things out. Let's not waste our precious time and delve into the details!

Publish process package from UiPath Studio

  1. First of all, open the UiPath process package we created in the previous step
  2. Set the option that our process package Starts in Background: Marking UiPath process package to start in background
  3. We are ready to Publish it: Publishing UiPath process package to read ODBC data
  4. Make sure, you publish it to the Shared folder in UiPath Orchestrator Tenant workspace: Setting package publishing path in UiPath Studio
  5. Finally, success! We are ready for the next step - creating UiPath robot - so we can automate the job: Great news! The UiPath package is now published

Create robot in UiPath Orchestrator

  1. First of all, let's open UiPath Orchestrator from UiPath Automation Cloud console: Opening UiPath Orchestrator
  2. It's time to create a robot, which will run unattended packages: Creating unattended setup in UiPath Orchestrator
  3. But first we have to create a runtime. Choose to host our robot on-premise, not in UiPath infrastructure: Creating self-hosted robot in UiPath Orchestrator
  4. Let's move along and Create new machine template, this will create a machine in UiPath Orchestrator: Creating new machine template in UiPath Orchestrator
  5. Configure the machine to run in Production environment: Adding machine template in UiPath Orchestrator
  6. We are ready to Create new robot account in the new machine: Creating new robot account in UiPath Orchestrator
  7. Let's make our robot to work only on background automations: Configuring new robot account in UiPath Orchestrator
  8. Continue by selecting newly created robot: Selecting robot account in UiPath Orchestrator
  9. Select Shared folder, so that everyone in the team can benefit from it: Selecting folder for robot in UiPath Orchestrator
    This is the folder where we published our UiPath process package "MyProcess"
  10. We are almost done! We are given machine Client ID and Client secret which we will use to connect UiPath Assistant to our created machine in Orchestrator. Let's leave this open for a while and see how we can do it in the next step. Configuring machine template, Client ID, and Secret in UiPath Orchestrator

Connect UiPath Assistant to Orchestrator

We are ready to connect UiPath Assistant to the machine we created in Orchestrator. UiPath Assistant will run our package in a remote machine. Let's connect it and give it some work!

  1. Connect to a remote machine (where your UiPath process package will be running).
  2. Install UiPath Studio there.
  3. Then configure ODBC data source:

    If you chose Use user or system data source option in connection configuration, when creating UiPath process package, then create an identical ODBC data source on the same remote machine. Use the same configuration as the one created in your workstation in the first step.

    Use Copy Settings and Load Settings buttons to make your life easier. They will help you to transfer settings between different ODBC data sources.

    If you chose Use connection string option, then you don't have to do anything. However, you still have to install ODBC PowerPack on the remote machine.

  4. Continue by opening UiPath Assistant and going to Preferences: Configuring UiPath Assistant to read ODBC data
  5. Find Orchestrator Settings menu item and click it: Configuring Orchestrator settings in UiPath Assistant
  6. And here even bigger fun begins! But fear not, all you have to do is open your web browser window with Client ID & Client secret we obtained in the previous step and simply copy and paste those values into UiPath Assistant. Also, don't forget to configure Orchestrator URL: Configuring Client ID and Secret in UiPath Assistant
  7. Finally, we get rewarded for the hard work with the Connected as Unattended status: Successfully connecting UiPath Assistant to get ODBC data

Create and run UiPath process in Orchestrator

We are at the finish line! Let's create and run UiPath process. This will execute the package on your remote machine using the UiPath Assistant configured earlier.

  1. First of all, open UiPath Orchestrator from UiPath Automation Cloud console.
  2. Then proceed by going to Process in Shared folder: Going to Processes to create UiPath process
  3. Continue by simply clicking on Add process button: Creating UiPath process in UiPath Orchestrator
  4. Select the process package we created in UiPath Studio: Selecting UiPath package in UiPathp process
  5. Rest a while, and just hit Next, unless your package has requirements: Configuring UiPath package requirements (optional)
  6. Then simply hit Create button: Naming UiPath process and setting priority
  7. But let's not stop here and Start the process by creating a job right away: Finishing creating UiPath process to get Google BigQuery Data
  8. Use the same Production runtime we created before and hit Start: Starting UiPath job
  9. We've reached the final step! In the CSV destination file or destination of your choice you should see Google BigQuery data: Successfully running UiPath job

Optional: Centralized data access via ZappySys Data Gateway

In some situations, you may need to provide Google BigQuery data access to multiple users or services. Configuring the data source on a Data Gateway creates a single, centralized connection point for this purpose.

This configuration provides two primary advantages:

  • Centralized data access
    The data source is configured once on the gateway, eliminating the need to set it up individually on each user's machine or application. This significantly simplifies the management process.
  • Centralized access control
    Since all connections route through the gateway, access can be governed or revoked from a single location for all users.
Data Gateway
Local ODBC
data source
Simple configuration
Installation Single machine Per machine
Connectivity Local and remote Local only
Connections limit Limited by License Unlimited
Central data access
Central access control
More flexible cost

To achieve this, you must first create a data source in the Data Gateway (server-side) and then create an ODBC data source in UiPath (client-side) to connect to it.

Let's not wait and get going!

Create Google BigQuery data source in the gateway

In this section we will create a data source for Google BigQuery in the Data Gateway. Let's follow these steps to accomplish that:

  1. Search for gateway in the Windows Start Menu and open ZappySys Data Gateway Configuration:

    Open ZappySys Data Gateway Service Manager
  2. Go to the Users tab and follow these steps to add a Data Gateway user:

    • Click the Add button
    • In the Login field enter a username, e.g., john
    • Then enter a Password
    • Check the Is Administrator checkbox
    • Click OK to save
    Data Gateway - Add User
  3. Now we are ready to add a data source:

    • Click the Add button
    • Give the Data source a name (have it handy for later)
    • Then select Native - ZappySys API Driver
    • Finally, click OK
    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    ZappySys API Driver
    Data Gateway - Add data source
  4. When the ZappySys API Driver configuration window opens, go back to ODBC Data Source Administrator where you already have the Google BigQuery ODBC data source created and configured, and follow these steps on how to Import data source configuration into the Gateway:

    • Open ODBC data source configuration and click Copy settings:
      ZappySys API Driver - Configuration [Version: 2.0.1.10418]
      ZappySys API Driver - Google BigQuery
      Read and write Google BigQuery data effortlessly. Query, integrate, and manage datasets, tables, and jobs — almost no coding required.
      GoogleBigqueryDSN
      Copy connection string for ODBC application
    • The window opens, telling us the connection string was successfully copied to the clipboard: Successful connection string copying for ODBC application
    • Then go to Data Gateway configuration and in data source configuration window click Load settings:

      GoogleBigqueryDSN
      ZappySys API Driver - Configuration [Version: 2.0.1.10418]
      ZappySys API Driver - Google BigQuery
      Read and write Google BigQuery data effortlessly. Query, integrate, and manage datasets, tables, and jobs — almost no coding required.
      GoogleBigqueryDSN
      Load configuration in ZappySys Data Gateway data source
    • Once a window opens, just paste the settings by pressing CTRL+V or by clicking right mouse button and then Paste option.
  5. Once done, go to the Network Settings tab and Add a firewall rule for inbound traffic:

    Data Gateway - Add firewall rule for inbound connections
    • This will initially allow all inbound traffic.
    • Click Edit IP filters to restrict access to specific IP addresses or ranges.
  6. Crucial Step: After creating or modifying the data source, you must:

    • Click the Save button to persist your changes.
    • Hit Yes when prompted to restart the Data Gateway service.

    This ensures all changes are properly applied:

    ZappySys Data Gateway - Save Changes
    Skipping this step may cause the new settings to fail, preventing you from connecting to the data source.

Create ODBC data source to connect to the gateway

In this part we will create an ODBC data source to connect to the ZappySys Data Gateway from UiPath. To achieve that, let's perform these steps:

  1. Search for odbc and open the ODBC Data Sources (64-bit):

    Open ODBC Data Source
  2. Create a User data source (User DSN) based on the ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server driver:

    ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server
    Create new User DSN for ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server
    If you don't see the ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server driver in the list, choose a similar version.
  3. Then set a Name for the data source (e.g. Gateway) and the address of the Data Gateway:

    ZappySysGatewayDSN
    localhost,5000
    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Setting hostname and port
    Make sure you separate the hostname and port with a comma, e.g. localhost,5000.
  4. Proceed with the authentication part:

    • Select SQL Server authentication
    • In the Login ID field enter the user name you created in the Data Gateway, e.g., john
    • Set Password to the one you configured in the Data Gateway
    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Selecting SQL Authentication
  5. Then set the default database property to GoogleBigqueryDSN (the one we used in the Data Gateway):

    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    GoogleBigqueryDSN
    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Selecting database
    Make sure to type the data source name manually or copy/paste it directly into the field. Using the dropdown might fail because the Trust server certificate option is not enabled yet (next step).
  6. Continue by checking the Trust server certificate option:

    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Trusting certificate
  7. Once you do that, test the connection:

    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Testing connection
  8. If the connection is successful, everything is good:

    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Testing connection succeeded
  9. Done!

We are ready to move to the final step. Let's do it!

Access data in UiPath via the gateway

Finally, we are ready to read data from Google BigQuery in UiPath via the Data Gateway. Follow these final steps:

  1. Go back to UiPath.

  2. Add Run Query activity in Main Sequence box:

    Adding ODBC data source in UiPath Studio
  3. Click Configure Connection... button to create an ODBC connection:

    Configuring ODBC data source in UiPath in Run Query activity
  4. Continue by clicking Connection Wizard:

    Using connection wizard to setup ODBC source in UiPath Studio
  5. When the window opens, select ODBC-based driver, provider, and then choose ODBC data source:

    ZappySysGatewayDSN
    ZappySysGatewayDSN
    Choosing ODBC DSN in UiPath Studio connection wizard
    You can also select Use connection string option and use whole ODBC connection string instead. Obtain the connection string by pressing Copy Settings button in your data source configuration.
  6. Read the data the same way we discussed at the beginning of this article.

  7. That's it!

Now you can connect to Google BigQuery data in UiPath via the Data Gateway.

If you are asked for authentication details, use Database authentication, SQL authentication or Basic authentication option and enter the credentials you used when configuring the Data Gateway, e.g. john and your password.

Supported Google BigQuery Connector actions

Got a specific use case in mind? We've mapped out exactly how to perform a variety of essential Google BigQuery operations directly in UiPath, so you don't have to figure out the setup from scratch. Check out the step-by-step guides below:

Conclusion

In this article we showed you how to connect to Google BigQuery in UiPath and integrate data without writing complex code — all of this was powered by Google BigQuery ODBC Driver.

Download ODBC PowerPack now or ping us via chat if you have any questions or are looking for a specific feature (you can also reach out to us by submitting a ticket):

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