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# DBeaver

## 1. Feature Overview

DBeaver is an open-source universal database management tool that supports core functionalities including data query and visualization, metadata management, data import/export, and driver extensions. It provides a cross-platform graphical interface for various databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle).

![](/img/dbeaver-2520-1-en.png)

## 2. Prerequisites

Ensure DBeaver and IoTDB are installed:

- DBeaver(>= V25.2.0), download: https://dbeaver.io/download/

- IoTDB is running, download: https://iotdb.apache.org/Download/

## 3. Create Connection

1. Click ​​DBeaver > Database > New Database Connection​​, or directly click the icon in the upper-left corner.

![](/img/dbeaver-2520-2-en.png)

2. Select the ​​IoTDB driver​​ (you can find it under the ​​All​​ or ​​Timeseries​​ category).

![](/img/dbeaver-2520-3-en.png)

3. Complete the connection settings, and choose the appropriate sql dialect based on whether the target IoTDB uses a ​​Tree Model​​ or ​​Table Model​​.

![](/img/dbeaver-2520-4-en.png)

4. Test the connection (make sure to select the driver file compatible with your version). If the connection is successful, a prompt will appear showing "Connected," along with the server version and driver version.

![](/img/dbeaver-2520-5-en.png)


## 4. Usage Guide

1. ​​Database Overview​​

In the left-side `​​Database Navigator​`​, you can view database-related information, including: database name, table names, column names, column data types, column comments.

 ![](/img/dbeaver-new-table-1-en.png)

 2. Table Structure

Double-click a table in the database list to display its structure in the ​​`Properties​`​ tab on the right panel, including: basic table attributes and detailed column information.

 ![](/img/dbeaver-new-table-2-en.png)

 The `​​Primary Keys`​​ section shows the table's composite primary keys (time + tag columns).

 ![](/img/dbeaver-new-table-3-en.png)

 3. ​Data View​​

Switch to the `Data` tab to explore all stored data for the selected table.

 ![](/img/dbeaver-new-table-4-en.png)

 4. ​Functions and Data Types​​

Under `Database Navigator` → `Procedures`, view all supported functions.

 ![](/img/dbeaver-new-table-5-en.png)

The `Data Types` tab lists all currently supported data types.

 ![](/img/dbeaver-new-table-6-en.png)