Feature availability in Looker (Google Cloud core)

On this page, you will learn about Looker (Google Cloud core) features. Features vary by edition and network configuration.

Feature availability by instance type

The interface and functionality of a Looker (Google Cloud core) instance is virtually indistinguishable from a Looker (original) instance, but the two instance types are not identical. Some differentiating characteristics include the following:

• The administrative functions that are available in the instance Admin section
• The database dialects that the instance can connect to

Administrative compatibility by instance type

All administrative functions and settings for Looker (original) instances are managed in the Admin section of the Looker (original) instance. However, for Looker (Google Cloud core) instances, these settings are divided between the Admin section of the Looker (Google Cloud core) instance and the Google Cloud console.

Database connection compatibility by instance type

The list of supported database dialects that you can connect to your instance differs between Looker (original) and Looker (Google Cloud core).

For a list of database dialects that are supported by Looker (original) instances, see the Looker dialects documentation page.

For a list of database dialects that are supported by Looker (Google Cloud core) instances, see the Connecting Looker (Google Cloud core) to your database documentation page.

Feature compatibility by edition type

Some Looker (Google Cloud core) features vary depending on the instance edition. See the Looker (Google Cloud core) features and entitlements documentation page for more information.

Feature compatibility by network configuration

Looker (Google Cloud core) instances can be configured with one of several network configurations. The following table shows feature compatibility for each network configuration. Select the checkboxes to filter the table.

Public connections — The feature is supported for instances with a public secure connection.

Private connections — The feature is supported for instances with a private connection (using Private Service Connect or private services access).

Hybrid connections — The feature is supported for instances with both a hybrid connection (using Private Service Connect or private services access).

Not supported — The feature is not supported for instances with any network configuration.

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