Looker Studio
Looker Studio Troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions about Looker Studio: connections, calculated fields, and troubleshooting
Common Looker Studio Questions
Connecting MySQL Data Source
How do I connect a MySQL database to Looker Studio?
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Access Connection Panel
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Enter Connection Details
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Host: your-database-host
Port: 3306 (default MySQL port)
Database: your-database-name
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Authentication
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Enter your database credentials:
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Common MySQL Connection Issues
If you encounter connection timeouts:
- Check if your IP is whitelisted
- Verify the host address
- Confirm the port is open
Working with Calculated Fields
JSON Parsing
Basic JSON Extraction
Nested JSON Handling
Regular Expressions
Common Regex Patterns
- URL Parsing
- String Cleaning
- Data Validation
Common Calculated Fields
Date Manipulations
Numeric Calculations
Text Manipulations
Troubleshooting Guide
Performance Issues
Optimization Tips
- Simplify Calculations
- Data Sampling
- Use date filters
- Limit to essential fields
- Create aggregated views
- Caching Strategy
- Enable report caching
- Set appropriate refresh intervals
- Use materialized views when possible
Common Errors
Data Type Mismatches
Missing Data
- Check date ranges
- Verify field names
- Validate data source refresh
Formula Errors
Best Practices
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Data Quality
- Validate input data
- Handle edge cases
- Document assumptions
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Performance
- Use appropriate data types
- Minimize complex calculations
- Implement caching
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Maintenance
- Document calculated fields
- Use consistent naming
- Regular validation checks
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