I want to retrieve historical data using the Unive...
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I want to retrieve historical data using the Universal Analytics source. However, even though I set the start_date to 2016, it only displays data from 2019 onwards. Is there a quota or limitation related to the date range? How can I resolve this issue?
k
It appears that you are encountering a limitation with the Universal Analytics source connector when trying to retrieve historical data. Based on the information provided in the knowledge sources, there are a few key points to consider: 1. Date Range Limitation: The Google Analytics API seems to limit the data it offers to a maximum of 14 months. This means that even if you set the
start_date
to 2016, the API might only provide data from the last 14 months. - Source: [Github Issue #27661](https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte/issues/27661) 2. Full Refresh Limitation: Running a Full Refresh sync mode does not bypass this limitation, as it will still be restricted to the 14-month window. - Source: [Github Issue #27661](https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte/issues/27661) 3. Deprecation of Universal Analytics: Given that Universal Analytics is deprecated, there is no new data expected, and a full refresh might be the only reasonable approach. However, there might still be limitations on how far back you can retrieve data. - Source: [Forum Post](https://discuss.airbyte.io/t/3552) ### Suggested Approach To work around this limitation, you can try the following steps: 1. Incremental Data Export: Export data in smaller chunks by specifying different date ranges. For example, you can set up multiple exports for different years and then combine the datasets later. 2. Check API Limits: Verify if there are any specific API limits related to the date range or data size. You might need to adjust your queries accordingly. 3. Use End Date Configuration: If the connector supports it, specify both
start_date
and
end_date
to control the data window more precisely. This approach is mentioned in the documentation for other connectors, such as the Amazon Seller Partner source. - Source: [Amazon Seller Partner Documentation](https://docs.airbyte.com/integrations/sources/amazon-seller-partner#step-2-set-up-the-source-connector-in-airbyte) ### Example Configuration If the Universal Analytics connector supports an
end_date
parameter, your configuration might look something like this:
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json {   "start_date": "2016-01-01",   "end_date": "2017-01-01" }
You would then adjust the
end_date
for subsequent exports to cover the entire historical period you need. If you continue to face issues, consider opening a feature request or contributing to the connector to add more granular control over the date range. For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the relevant GitHub issues and forum posts: - [Github Issue #27661](https://github.com/airbytehq/airbyte/issues/27661) - [Forum Post](https://discuss.airbyte.io/t/3552) If you need further assistance, feel free to ask!
h
I got same issue and wondering how could we bypass this limit @Ekinsu Özmen
@kapa.ai can u give me step by step in 1. Incremental Data Export: Export data in smaller chunks by specifying different date ranges. For example, you can set up multiple exports for different years and then combine the datasets later.
k
To perform an incremental data export by specifying different date ranges, you can follow these steps. This approach allows you to export data in smaller chunks and then combine the datasets later. Here’s a step-by-step guide: ### Step 1: Define the Source and Destination in Airbyte 1. Create a New Source: - Go to your Airbyte dashboard. - Click on
+ New source
. - Select
Postgres
(or your relevant source) as the source. - Define a source connector called
Incremental-source
. [Reference](https://airbyte.com/tutorials/incremental-data-synchronization#step-5) ### Step 2: Set Up the Connection 1. Create a New Destination: - Go to your Airbyte dashboard. - Click on
+ New destination
. - Select your desired destination (e.g., Amazon S3, another database, etc.). 2. Configure the Connection: - Once the source and destination are configured, define your connection settings. - Choose the sync frequency, which data streams to sync, and the sync mode for each data stream. - For incremental data export, use the [Incremental | Append](https://docs.airbyte.com/understanding-airbyte/connections/incremental-append) replication mode. [Reference](https://airbyte.com/tutorials/intercom-api-s3#step-4) ### Step 3: Specify Date Ranges for Incremental Export 1. Write SQL Queries for Different Date Ranges: - For each chunk of data you want to export, write a query that specifies the date range. For example:
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sql
     -- Query for the year 2021
     SELECT * FROM your_table WHERE order_date >= '2021-01-01' AND order_date <= '2021-12-31';

     -- Query for the year 2022
     SELECT * FROM your_table WHERE order_date >= '2022-01-01' AND order_date <= '2022-12-31';
2. Set Up Multiple Exports: - Create multiple connections in Airbyte, each with a different date range query. - Ensure each connection is set to incremental sync mode. ### Step 4: Run the Sync 1. Run the Sync for Each Connection: - Save each connection and select
Sync now
to run your first sync. - After the sync is complete, you should see a
Succeeded
status along with additional information such as how many items were loaded. [Reference](https://airbyte.com/tutorials/intercom-api-s3#step-4) ### Step 5: Combine the Datasets 1. Download and Combine Data: - After all the incremental exports are complete, download the data from your destination (e.g., S3 bucket). - Combine the datasets using your preferred data processing tool (e.g., SQL, Python, etc.). 2. Verify Data Consistency: - Ensure that the combined dataset maintains data consistency and integrity. By following these steps, you can efficiently export data in smaller chunks by specifying different date ranges and then combine the datasets later.
To perform an incremental data export by specifying different date ranges, you can follow these steps. This approach allows you to export data in smaller chunks and then combine the datasets later. Here’s a step-by-step guide: ### Step 1: Define the Source and Destination in Airbyte 1. Create a New Source: - Go to your Airbyte dashboard. - Click on
+ New source
. - Select
Postgres
(or your relevant source) as the source. - Define a source connector called
Incremental-source
. [Reference](https://airbyte.com/tutorials/incremental-data-synchronization#step-5) ### Step 2: Set Up the Connection 1. Create a New Destination: - Go to your Airbyte dashboard. - Click on
+ New destination
. - Select your desired destination (e.g., Amazon S3, another database, etc.). 2. Configure the Connection: - Once the source and destination are configured, define your connection settings. - Choose the sync frequency, which data streams to sync, and the sync mode for each data stream. - For incremental data export, use the [Incremental | Append](https://docs.airbyte.com/understanding-airbyte/connections/incremental-append) replication mode. [Reference](https://airbyte.com/tutorials/intercom-api-s3#step-4) ### Step 3: Specify Date Ranges for Incremental Export 1. Write SQL Queries for Different Date Ranges: - For each chunk of data you want to export, write a query that specifies the date range. For example:
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sql      -- Query for the year 2021      SELECT * FROM your_table WHERE order_date >= '2021-01-01' AND order_date <= '2021-12-31';       -- Query for the year 2022      SELECT * FROM your_table WHERE order_date >= '2022-01-01' AND order_date <= '2022-12-31';
2. Set Up Multiple Exports: - Create multiple connections in Airbyte, each with a different date range query. - Ensure each connection is set to incremental sync mode. ### Step 4: Run the Sync 1. Run the Sync for Each Connection: - Save each connection and select
Sync now
to run your first sync. - After the sync is complete, you should see a
Succeeded
status along with additional information such as how many items were loaded. [Reference](https://airbyte.com/tutorials/intercom-api-s3#step-4) ### Step 5: Combine the Datasets 1. Download and Combine Data: - After all the incremental exports are complete, download the data from your destination (e.g., S3 bucket). - Combine the datasets using your preferred data processing tool (e.g., SQL, Python, etc.). 2. Verify Data Consistency: - Ensure that the combined dataset maintains data consistency and integrity. By following these steps, you can efficiently export data in smaller chunks by specifying different date ranges and then combine the datasets later. If you need more detailed instructions or run into any issues, you can refer to the [Airbyte documentation](https://docs.airbyte.com/understanding-airbyte/connections/) for further guidance.
h
@kapa.ai I extracted data from universal analytics to bigQuery, not to Postgress
k
A message from kapa.ai
To perform an incremental data export from Universal Analytics to BigQuery by specifying different date ranges, you can follow these steps. This approach allows you to export data in smaller chunks and then combine the datasets later. Here’s a step-by-step guide: ### Step 1: Define the Source and Destination in Airbyte 1. Create a New Source: - Go to your Airbyte dashboard. - Click on
+ New source
. - Select
Universal Analytics
as the source. - Configure the source with your Universal Analytics credentials and settings. 2. Create a New Destination: - Go to your Airbyte dashboard. - Click on
+ New destination
. - Select
BigQuery
as the destination. - Configure the destination with your BigQuery credentials and settings. ### Step 2: Set Up the Connection 1. Configure the Connection: - Once the source and destination are configured, define your connection settings. - Choose the sync frequency, which data streams to sync, and the sync mode for each data stream. - For incremental data export, use the
Incremental | Append
replication mode. ### Step 3: Specify Date Ranges for Incremental Export 1. Set Up Multiple Exports with Different Date Ranges: - Create multiple connections in Airbyte, each with a different date range. - For example, you can set up one connection for data from 2021 and another for data from 2022. Here’s how you can specify the date ranges: - During the configuration of each connection, set the
Start Date
to the beginning of the desired date range. - For example: - Connection 1: Start Date =
2021-01-01
- Connection 2: Start Date =
2022-01-01
### Step 4: Run the Sync 1. Run the Sync for Each Connection: - Save each connection and select
Sync now
to run your first sync. - After the sync is complete, you should see a
Succeeded
status along with additional information such as how many items were loaded. ### Step 5: Combine the Datasets 1. Download and Combine Data: - After all the incremental exports are complete, access the data in your BigQuery dataset. - Combine the datasets using SQL queries in BigQuery. Example SQL query to combine datasets:
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sql    SELECT * FROM `your_project.your_dataset.table_2021`    UNION ALL    SELECT * FROM `your_project.your_dataset.table_2022`;
2. Verify Data Consistency: - Ensure that the combined dataset maintains data consistency and integrity. By following these steps, you can efficiently export data from Universal Analytics to BigQuery in smaller chunks by specifying different date ranges and then combine the datasets later. For more detailed instructions or if you run into any issues, you can refer to the [Airbyte documentation on BigQuery](https://docs.airbyte.com/integrations/destinations/bigquery#tutorials) for further guidance.
h
@Ekinsu Özmen sorry to pollute your thread with my question