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Integrating Google Services with Saiku

Leverage the power of Google Services within Saiku to enhance its capabilities in image processing, cloud storage, and more. This guide outlines the steps to integrate various Google Services with Saiku.

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Setting Up Google Services

Follow these steps to integrate Google Services into your Saiku project:
1

Create a Google Cloud Account

If you don’t already have one, create a Google Cloud account and set up a new project in the Google Cloud Console.
2

Set Up a Service Account

Create a service account in your Google Cloud project:
  • Navigate to ‘IAM & Admin’ > ‘Service Accounts’ in the Google Cloud Console.
  • Click ‘Create Service Account’ and follow the instructions.
  • Generate and download a JSON key for your service account.
3

Install Google Cloud SDK

Install the Google Cloud SDK on your machine:
  • Download the SDK from the Google Cloud SDK page.
  • Follow the installation instructions specific to your operating system.
4

Authenticate with gcloud

Authenticate your machine with Google Cloud:
  • Run gcloud auth login in your terminal.
  • Follow the prompts to authenticate using your Google account.
5

Configure gcloud

Set your project ID with gcloud:
  • Run gcloud config set project <your-project-id>.
  • Replace <your-project-id> with the ID of your Google Cloud project.
6

Enable Google APIs

Enable the specific Google APIs you need:
  • Navigate to ‘APIs & Services’ > ‘Dashboard’ in the Google Cloud Console.
  • Click ’+ ENABLE APIS AND SERVICES’ and search for the APIs you need (e.g., Vision API, Sheets API).
  • Enable each required API for your project.
7

Configure Saiku Environment

Add the necessary environment variables to your Saiku project:
  • Include the path to your service account JSON in your .env file (e.g., GOOGLE_APPLICATION_CREDENTIALS=/path/to/service-account-file.json).
  • Add any other required API keys or project IDs as environment variables.

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Using Google Services in Saiku

After completing these steps, your Saiku project can interact with Google Services. Whether it’s processing images with Google Vision or managing data in Google Sheets, you can now leverage these services within Saiku’s framework.
Be cautious with your service account credentials and API keys. Store them securely and never expose them in public repositories.
Integrating Google Services expands Saiku’s functionalities, enabling more advanced automation and data processing capabilities in your projects.