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The Access ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live Microsoft Access data, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Work with Access databases from virtually anywhere through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
Access
Access Connectivity Features
Target Service, API
The driver provides native connectivity to Microsoft Access databases (.mdb and .accdb files). Supports Access 97 through current versions.
Schema, Data Model
Direct access to Access database schema including tables, queries, relationships, and indexes. Full metadata discovery of table structures and data types.
Key Objects
Tables, Queries (as views), Relationships, Indexes, and system tables. Access to both user-defined and system objects.
Operations
Full SQL-92 support for Access databases. All CRUD operations, complex queries, JOINs, and aggregations. Supports Access-specific SQL syntax and functions.
Authentication
File-based authentication with optional database password. Connection string specifies the database file path. Supports workgroup security files (.mdw) for secured databases.
Specific feature or properties
Can access remote files on cloud such as Amazon S3, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, and many other storage.
Robust ODBC Access to Microsoft Access
Full-featured and consistent SQL access to any supported data source through ODBC
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Standards-Compliant ODBC
ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol based drivers.
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Unicode, 32-bit and 64-bit support
Support 32-bit and 64-bit applications and unicode ODBC APIs.
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Cross-platform ODBC (Windows/Linux/Mac)
Available for Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Mac (macOS / OS X) platforms.
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Certified ODBC Compatibility*
Our drivers undergo extensive testing and are certified to be compatible with leading analytics and reporting applications like Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and many more.
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Embedded Remoting Capabilities
Our exclusive Remoting feature allows hosting the ODBC connection on a server to enable connections from various clients on any platform (Java, .NET, C++, PHP, Python, etc.), using any standards based technology (ODBC, JDBC, etc.). ODBC Remoting is enabled using the popular MySQL and SQL (TDS) wire protocol server.
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String, Date, Numeric SQL Functions
The driver includes a library of 50 plus functions that can manipulate column values into the desired result. Popular examples include Regex, JSON, and XML processing functions.
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Collaborative Query Processing
Our drivers enhance the data source's capabilities by additional client-side processing, when needed, to enable analytic summaries of data such as SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN, etc.
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Easily Customizable and Configurable
The data model exposed by our ODBC Drivers can easily be customized to add or remove tables/columns, change data types, etc. without requiring a new build. These customizations are supported at runtime using human-readable schema files that are easy to edit.
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Enterprise-class Secure Connectivity
Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.
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Replication and Caching
Our replication and caching commands make it easy to copy data to local and cloud data stores such as Oracle, SQL Server, Google Cloud SQL, etc. The replication commands include many features that allow for intelligent incremental updates to cached data.
See what you can do with Access ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to Access from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Access from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate Access to your system through popular ETL / EAI tools such as Informatica PowerCenter. Standard SQL and Stored Procedures enable fast delivery of your integration projects.
Connect Access from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to Access using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to Access — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to Access
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with Access
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Access. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Access to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate Access to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with Access? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Access as a SQL Server Linked Server or connect via tools like Informatica PowerCenter using an SQL-based driver, no extra middleware required.
- Data Client of your choice
- Excel, MS Access Linked-table, PowerQuery
Still exporting and importing CSVs manually or with scripts? CData ODBC Drivers give you live access to Access — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Access data.
Frequently Asked Access ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Access ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does Access support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for Access that allows you to connect to Access data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing Access from applications: Connect to Access data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Access data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Access and other systems.
The Access ODBC driver is an ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol-based driver with comprehensive ANSI SQL-92 support. This means that virtually any application that can connect to data via ODBC, can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration. Download a fully functional free trial of the Access ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for Access?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Access provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Access. The Access ODBC driver offers a simple SQL-based layer of abstraction that simplifies real-time data access for users and applications, enabling them to communicate with Access using a standardized set of functions. Virtually any application on any platform (including Windows, macOS, or *nix) can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration.
How do I connect to Access via ODBC?
Connectivity to Access via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Access ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Access ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver.
Once the installation is complete, navigate to the ODBC driver documentation page. Here, you'll find a wealth of information about the installed driver. The step-by-step instructions for creating a DSN and using it to connect to Access via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Access ODBC driver with all your favorite applications and development tools, ensuring you have all the support you need.
Where can I download an ODBC driver for Access?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Access ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Access ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for Access?
To install the Access driver, simply download one of the Access ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Access ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the Access ODBC driver on your system.
Is the Access ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The Access ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Access driver installer will allow you to install both options, and you can select the ODBC driver binary that is appropriate for the system where you intend to use the driver.
Does pyODBC work with Access?
Absolutely. The Access ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Access from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Access ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Access. To learn more, check out the Access Python Connector online.
