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Excel-Parquet Integration: Mastering Data Analysis with DuckDB

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Simon Müller
Simon Müller
Co-Founder & CTO

Summary​

  • The article guides on integrating Excel with Parquet files using DuckDB, highlighting the efficiency of DuckDB for large data sets and how it surpasses Excel's normal data handling limits.
  • It includes step-by-step instructions for installing the DuckDB ODBC driver, configuring Excel, setting up the ODBC connection, and suggests using Power Query Desktop for data transformation.

Introduction​

DuckDB, an open-source database engine optimized for OLAP, offers a lightweight, low-dependency solution for large-scale data analysis, reminiscent of Microsoft Access. Excelling in handling Parquet files with robust SQL support, DuckDB extends Excel's data processing capabilities, enabling analysis of datasets beyond Excel's usual limits. This blog post demonstrates the straightforward process of connecting Excel with Parquet files using DuckDB, unlocking new possibilities in data handling and analysis.

ODBC Installation​

To begin querying Parquet files with DuckDB, you must first install the DuckDB ODBC driver. The specific release you'll need for this setup is DuckDB Release 0.9.2. The installation process is as follows:

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