Creating a new dataset in BigQuery

Dataset (aka Database) consists of tables and views in BigQuery. You can create datasets by:

  • Using the GCP Console or the classic BigQuery web UI
  • Using the bq mk CLI command

NOTE: Dataset names are case-sensitive 😀

1. Creating dataset from the Web UI:

  • Login to the BigQuery web UI in the GCP Console.
  • In the navigation pane, in the Resources section, select your project.
  • On the right side of the window, in the details pane, click Create dataset.
  • On the Create dataset page, For Dataset ID, enter your dataset name.
  • For Data location, choose a geographic location for the dataset
  • For Default table expiration, choose one of the following options: Never. And Click Create dataset.

2. Creating dataset from the Command Line:

Alternately you can create a dataset from the bq command line utility.

bq --location=US mk -d --description "This is my dataset" mydataset

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posted on 02 Apr 19

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