(Updated October 2020/Release 6.2)
You get your data into DataRobot through the GUI or with the API. This article explains how to achieve this in the GUI. (For examples on how to do this with the API, see the DataRobot Community GitHub.)
Through the GUI, there are five methods for getting data into DataRobot.
You can use almost anything with a JDBC connection to import data into DataRobot. You can find more details on this here.
You can also use a URL, such as an Amazon S3 bucket. You can find more details on this here.
You can upload a local file by clicking on the Local File button, or by dragging and dropping a dataset into the browser.
You can use the AI Catalog to store, blend, and share your data. From anywhere in DataRobot, you can simply click the AI Catalog tab at the top of the browser to access the tool. Then, in the displayed page you can add a dataset using any of the previously described methods by clicking on the Add to catalog button.
If you click on an existing dataset, you can review information about that data. This includes the filename, filepath, number of rows and features, the create/modify dates, the owners, and the dataset ID.
If you click on the Relationships tab, you can blend this data with another dataset. Simply click the + Add relationship link and select the secondary dataset from the catalog. Indicate the joining features in each dataset and the platform will add the relationship for you. This will allow you to use automated Feature Discovery among multiple datasets when you start your project. You can find more information on secondary datasets and automated Feature Discovery here.
If your dataset changes over time, you can track Version History and add important Comments.
You can share your dataset with others in your organization using the Share button at the top right of the browser. Simply add their email address, indicate whether they will be able to share the data further, assign a role for their use of the data, and click Share. (You can also select to share to defined groups or organizations, if available for selection.)
While viewing information for a dataset in the AI Catalog, you can even create a new project. Simply click the Create project button (at the top right of the browser).
If you’re a licensed DataRobot customer, search the in-app documentation for Importing Data.