Honeycomb Maps DocsHoneycomb Maps Snowflake Native App Documentation
Overview
The Honeycomb Maps Snowflake Native App enables you to deploy and run Honeycomb Maps directly within your Snowflake account, providing a secure, integrated mapping and spatial visualization solution.
Key Benefits
- Data security: Complete control over your data - no data leaves the Snowflake security boundary
- Direct integration: Load data directly from Snowflake tables with no ETL required
- Unified authentication: Leverage Snowflake's authentication system, including enterprise SSO
- Role-based access: Map Snowflake roles to Honeycomb Maps application roles for consistent permissions
- User-based queries: Execute queries using each user's existing RBAC permissions via Restricted Caller's Rights
Getting Started
Installation and Configuration
- Install and Configure the Honeycomb Maps Snowflake Native App - Complete installation guide and initial setup
Core Concepts
- Accessing Snowflake Tables with Restricted Caller's Rights - Configure data access using RCR
- Managing Access with Application Roles - Assign and manage user roles
- Map Ownership and Sharing - Control map permissions and collaboration
Administrative Topics
- Administrative Functions - Admin capabilities for managing maps and users
- Scaling Honeycomb Maps - Optimize performance and handle high user loads
- Accessing Map Metadata with SQL Queries - Query metadata tables directly
Documentation Structure
Installation & Setup
- Install and Configure the Snowflake Native App
- Accessing Snowflake Tables with Restricted Caller's Rights
- Managing Access with Application Roles
Usage & Collaboration
Advanced Configuration
Quick Reference
Application Roles
| Role | Purpose | Key Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| HONEYCOMB_APP_ADMIN | Application administrators | View all maps, manage users, restore deleted maps, scale application |
| HONEYCOMB_APP_EDITOR | Map creators and data analysts | Create and edit maps, share maps with others |
| HONEYCOMB_APP_VIEWER | Map consumers | View shared maps only |
Common Tasks
- Install the application: Installation Guide
- Grant data access: Restricted Caller's Rights
- Share a map: Map Sharing
- Restore a deleted map: Admin Functions
- Scale for more users: Scaling Guide
- Query map metadata: SQL Queries
Support and Resources
For additional assistance or questions about Honeycomb Maps, please contact the Honeycomb Maps support team at support@honeycombmaps.com.