Connect Data

Step 1: New Dataset

  1. In the QuickSight console, choose Datasets from the left navigation pane.
  2. Choose New dataset.
  3. Under FROM NEW DATA SOURCES, choose Upload a file.
  4. Select the sales_data.csv file you created in the previous step.

Step 2: Preview and Edit

  1. After the file uploads, QuickSight will show a preview.
  2. Choose Edit settings and prepare data.
  3. Here you can see the columns: Date, Region, Product, Sales, Quantity.
  4. Ensure Sales and Quantity are detected as numbers (Integers or Decimals).
  5. Ensure Date is detected as a Date type.
  6. Choose Save & Publish at the top right.
  7. Choose Cancel to go back to the main screen, or directly click Visualize if prompted.