Azure Table drivers & connectors for data integration

The Azure Table driver acts like a bridge that facilitates communication between various applications and Azure Table, allowing the application to read, write, and update data as if it were a relational database. The Azure Table driver abstracts the complexities of Azure Table APIs, authentication methods, and data types, making it simple for any application to connect to Azure Table data in real-time via standard SQL queries.

Working with a Azure Table Driver is different than connecting with Azure Table through other means. Azure Table API integrations require technical experience from a software developer or IT resources. Additionally, due to the constant evolution of APIs and services, once you build your integration you have to constantly maintain Azure Table integration code moving forward.

By comparison, our Azure Table Drivers offer codeless access to live Azure Table data for both technical and non-technical users alike. Any user can install our drivers and begin working with live Azure Table data from any client application. Because our drivers conform to standard data interfaces like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET etc. they offer a consistent, maintenance-free interface to Azure Table data. We manage all of the complexities of Azure Table integration within each driver and deploy updated drivers as systems evolve so your applications continue to run seamlessly.

If you need truly zero-maintenance integration, check out connectivity to Azure Table via CData Connect AI. With Connect AI you can configure all of your data connectivity in one place and connect to Azure Table from any of the available Cloud Drivers and Client Applications. Connectivity to Azure Table is managed in the cloud, and you never have to worry about installing new drivers when Azure Table is updated.

Many organizations draw attention to their library of connectors. After all, data connectivity is a core capability needed for applications to maximize their business value. However, it is essential to understand exactly what you are getting when evaluating connectivity. Some vendors are happy to offer connectors that implement basic proof-of-concept level connectivity. These connectors may highlight the possibilities of working with Azure Table, but often only provide a fraction of capability. Finding real value from these connectors usually requires additional IT or development resources.

Unlike these POC-quality connectors, every CData Azure Table driver offers full-featured Azure Table data connectivity. The CData Azure Table drivers support extensive Azure Table integration, providing access to all of the Azure Table data and meta-data needed by enterprise integration or analytics projects. Each driver contains a powerful embedded SQL engine that offers applications easy and high-performance access to all Azure Table data. In addition, our drivers offer robust authentication and security capabilities, allowing users to connect securely across a wide range of enterprise configurations. Compare drivers and connectors to read more about some of the benefits of CData's driver connectivity.

With our drivers and connectors, every data source is essentially SQL-based. The CData Azure Table driver contains a full SQL-92 compliant engine that translates standard SQL queries into Azure Table API calls dynamically. Queries are parsed and optimized for each data source, pushing down as much of the request to Azure Table as possible. Any logic that can not be pushed to Azure Table is handled transparently client-side by the driver/connector engine. Ultimately, this means that Azure Table looks and acts exactly like a database to any client application or tool. Users can integrate live Azure Table connectivity with ANY software solution that can talk to a standard database.

The Azure Table drivers and connectors offer comprehensive access to Azure Table data. Our Azure Table driver exposes static and dynamic data and metadata, providing universal access to Azure Table data for any enterprise analytics or data mangement use. To explore the Azure Table driver data model, please review the edition-specific Azure Table driver documentation.

Using the CData Azure Table drivers and connectors, Azure Table can be easily integrated with almost any application. Any software or technology that can integrate with a database or connect with standards-based drivers like ODBC, JDBC, ADO.NET, etc., can use our drivers for live Azure Table data connectivity. Explore some of the more popular Azure Table data integrations online.

Additionally, since Azure Table supported by CData Connect AI, we enable all kinds of new Azure Table cloud integrations.

Azure Table Analytics and Azure Table Cloud BI integration is universally supported for BI and data science. In addition, CData provides native client connectors for popular analytics applications like Power BI, Tableau, and Excel that simplify Azure Table data integration. Additionally, native Python connectors are widely available for data science and data engineering projects that integrate seamlessly with popular tools like Pandas, SQLAlchemy, Dash, and Petl.

Absolutely. The best way to integrate Azure Table with Excel is by using the CData Connect AI Excel Add-In. The Azure Table Excel Add-In provides easy Azure Table integration directly from Microsoft Excel Desktop, Mac, or Web (Excel 365). Our integration offers live bi-directional access to Azure Table data directly from Excel. Simply configure your connection to Azure Table from the easy-to-use cloud interface, and access Azure Table just like you would another native Excel data source.