This topic describes how to connect SQL Workbench/J to Hologres. After SQL Workbench/J
is connected to Hologres, you can use it to analyze data in Hologres in a visualized
manner.
Background information
SQL Workbench/J is a free, cross-platform SQL query and analysis tool. You can use
a PostgreSQL driver to connect SQL Workbench/J to Hologres.
Procedure
- Start SQL Workbench/J and establish a connection to Hologres.
- Configure the parameters listed in the following table.

Parameter |
Description |
Example value |
Driver |
PostgreSQL
Used to connect to Hologres.
|
None |
URL |
jdbc:postgresql://endpoint:port/database
- Endpoint: the public endpoint of the Hologres instance.
You can view the public endpoint of the Hologres instance on the Configurations tab of the instance details page in the Hologres console.
- Port: the public port number of the Hologres instance.
You can view the public port number of the Hologres instance on the Configurations tab of the instance details page in the Hologres console.
- Database: the name of the Hologres database to which you want to connect.
|
jdbc:postgresql://holodemo-cn-hangzhou.aliyun.com:80/postgres This value is only for reference.
|
Username |
The AccessKey ID of your account that is used to access the Hologres instance.
You can obtain the AccessKey ID on the Security Management page.
|
None |
Password |
The AccessKey secret of your account that is used to access the Hologres instance.
You can obtain the AccessKey secret on the Security Management page.
|
None |
- Configure extended properties.

- Click Extended Properties. In the Edit extended properties dialog box, set SSL to true.
- Click OK.
- Click OK. SQL Workbench/J is connected to Hologres.
You can query and analyze data of the Hologres instance in SQL Workbench/J. For more
information about how to configure the driver and install SQL Workbench/J, see the
SQL Workbench/J documentation on the official website.