How Does Metaform Work?
Unify Everything
Metaform unifies and integrates diverse data sources, delivering universal access through a seamless, intuitive interface.
Connect
Connect Anything, Anywhere
Gain insights across data silos. Metaform connects a myriad of data sources, regardless of where they live or how they are structured.
Simple Data Connectors
From relational databases to JSON, connecting your data sources is as easy as filling out a form.
Combine
Schema Discovery, On the Fly
While traditional approaches to integration require organizations to "prepare" data for use, the rising volume of data and the rapid evolution of schemas threaten to make this exercise even more challenging and impractical. Metaform unifies and simplifies this process with on-the-fly schema discovery, using the power of SQL to automate data transformation and achieve at-source integration.
Consume
Do you want rise above data silos? With a comprehensive platform that supports agile data usage, Metaform uses an open standard interface that unifies data and hides unnecessary complexity so that you can focus on consuming the information.
Visualize Trends
Metaform can expand your business analytics to data sources beyond those captured in an existing data warehouse - all in a single, virtualized view.
Build a Data Firewall
Providing reverse proxy access to data, centralized access control, and a reduction in physical copies of data, Metaform can significantly minimize your risk.
Push Anywhere
Metaform can even help organizations with specific constraints adopt cloud computing by integrating new data sources with existing environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What problem does Metaform solve?
Metaform addresses the challenge of analyzing growing and diverse data sets. We solve this problem by providing a schema-free SQL engine that lets users query data in-situ (right where it lives) without requiring any data transformation.
Who should use Metaform?
Metaform is designed for a broad range of users who need insights from data without hassle. It's ideal for data analysts, scientists, developers, and even business users who want to explore and analyze data using standard SQL.
Why should I use Metaform vs. another database?
Metaform isn't just another database—it's a schema-free SQL engine designed for fast, ad hoc analysis across multiple data sources. Unlike conventional databases that require predefined schemas and data ingestion, Metaform lets you query data in place without ETL.
How does Metaform handle large amounts of data?
As an at-scale distributed execution engine, Metaform can process terabytes of data in real-time. Unlike traditional SQL engines that require preloading data into a database, Metaform performs in-situ querying, meaning it reads data directly from its source without duplication.
Is Metaform available today?
Yes. Metaform is production-ready and available now. It has been in development for almost a decade, and the latest stable release, version 2.5.1, came out in March.
How can I get data into Metaform?
One of Metaform's strengths is that you don't need to load your data. Instead of importing data, you point Metaform to your data sources, and our schema-free engine can query data in place in-situ without any data transformation.
Is Metaform available on cloud platforms?
Yes. You can quickly deploy and run Metaform on any cloud platform. Metaform is infrastructure-agnostic, meaning it runs anywhere you can run a container.
Can I run Metaform on my own hardware?
Yes. Metaform runs on commodity hardware located anywhere. You can run it on a single machine (even a laptop for testing) and then scale out to a multi-node cluster when tackling more extensive data.
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