Run Validation Queries

With Athena connected to the Glue catalog, you can now validate the processed dataset with a simple SQL query.

Step 1: Run a Sample Query

Use the following SQL statement:

SELECT *
FROM quarantine_yellow_taxi_trip_data
LIMIT 5;

Enter the query in Athena and choose Run.

Enter the first Athena validation query

Step 2: Review the Result

If the setup is correct, Athena returns sample rows from the processed table.

Successful Athena query results

At this point, you have validated that:

  • Athena can access the Glue catalog metadata
  • The processed taxi-trip table is readable
  • The BI query layer is ready for deeper analysis