# BigQuery

## **Overview**

This section guides you through configuring and running the integration between BigQuery and NCP.

By following these steps, you'll enable NCP to:

* Fetch and index time-series data, application flows, and syslogs for analysis
* Enable natural language queries via NCP's chat interface for troubleshooting, monitoring, and anomaly detection
* Improve operational visibility and enable real-time, data-driven decisions

#### **Prerequisites**

Before you begin, ensure you have the following:

* GCP Project with BigQuery enabled
* A GCP Service Account with BigQuery access permissions
* Service Account Key file in JSON format (downloaded from the Google Cloud Console)

#### **Configure BigQuery as a Data Source in NCP**

To connect NCP with your BigQuery instance, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the NCP GUI.
2. Navigate to `Admin View` → `Data Connectors`, then click `Add Connector`.
3. Select `BigQuery` from the list of available connectors. 

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4. Enter the following details:\
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   1. Name - A label for this BigQuery configuration (e.g., `BigQuery-Prod`).
   2. Description - An optional description for this connector.
   3. Upload your Service Account Key file.
5. Click Connect.