Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - CData MCP Server for Adobe Analytics

Q: What is the CData MCP Server for Adobe Analytics? A: It’s a tool that connects Adobe Analytics data to Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude, allowing you to query your data using natural language instead of SQL.

Q: What is MCP? A: MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It’s an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

Q: Is this MCP server read-only? A: Yes, this specific server is read-only. However, CData offers a free beta version with read/write capabilities.

Q: Where can I find the beta version with read/write capabilities? A: You can download the free beta version at https://www.cdata.com/solutions/mcp.

Q: What is the CData JDBC Driver for Adobe Analytics? A: This driver exposes Adobe Analytics data as relational SQL models, allowing the MCP server to access the data.

Q: Where can I download the CData JDBC Driver for Adobe Analytics? A: You can download it from https://www.cdata.com/drivers/adobeanalytics/download/jdbc.

Q: Do I need a license for the CData JDBC Driver? A: Yes, you’ll need to license the driver. You can use a trial license by entering “TRIAL” when prompted.

Q: How do I configure the connection to Adobe Analytics? A: The setup guide provides detailed instructions on how to configure the connection string using the CData JDBC Driver Connection String utility.

Q: What is a .prp file? A: A .prp file is a properties file that contains the connection details for your JDBC connection, such as the driver path, class, and JDBC URL.

Q: How do I use the server with Claude Desktop? A: The setup guide provides instructions on how to configure Claude Desktop to use the MCP server by adding it to the claude_desktop_config.json file.

Q: What do I do if I can’t see my CData MCP Server in Claude Desktop? A: Make sure you’ve fully quit Claude Desktop (using Task Manager on Windows or Activity Monitor on Mac) and then re-opened it.

Q: What if Claude Desktop is unable to retrieve data? A: Double-check that you’ve configured your connection properly, using the Connection String builder and copying the connection string into the .prp file.

Q: Where can I get help if I’m having trouble connecting to my data source? A: Contact the CData Support Team at https://www.cdata.com/support/submit.aspx.

Q: Where can I get help using the MCP server or provide feedback? A: Join the CData Community at https://community.cdata.com.

Q: What license is this MCP server released under? A: This MCP server is licensed under the MIT License.

Q: Can I use this with other AI clients besides Claude Desktop? A: While the guide focuses on Claude Desktop, the MCP server can be used with other AI clients that support the MCP protocol.

Q: What other data sources are supported by CData MCP Servers? A: CData supports dozens of data sources. Please refer to the ‘All Supported Sources’ table in the documentation for the full list.

Q: What are some example questions I can ask the AI client after setting up the server? A: What is the correlation between my closed won opportunities and the account industry? How many open tickets do I have in the SUPPORT project? Can you tell me what calendar events I have today?