Azure Data Catalog FAQs

Question 1

Which LLMs or clients are compatible with this server?

Accepted Answer

The Azure Data Catalog MCP Server is designed to integrate with clients that support the Model Context Protocol (MCP), such as Claude Desktop. It functions by running on the same machine as the client via standard input/output (stdio).

Question 2

What is the Azure Data Catalog MCP Server by CData?

Accepted Answer

It's a read-only Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that connects large language models (LLMs) like Claude Desktop to live Azure Data Catalog data, enabling natural language querying and intelligent data retrieval without needing to write SQL.

Question 3

How does this tool enable natural language data querying?

Accepted Answer

The server leverages CData JDBC Drivers to expose Azure Data Catalog as relational SQL models via a simple MCP interface. LLMs can then interact with this interface to retrieve information by asking natural language questions, simplifying data access for AI.

Question 4

What are the prerequisites for setting up the Azure Data Catalog MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

Setup involves cloning the project repository, building the server, downloading and installing the CData JDBC Driver for Azure Data Catalog, and configuring a properties file with your specific JDBC connection details for the data source.

Question 5

What kind of data access does this MCP server provide?

Accepted Answer

This specific server provides read-only access to your Azure Data Catalog data. It empowers LLMs to retrieve table and column metadata and execute direct SQL SELECT queries, allowing for dynamic data interaction.

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