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The Azure Table ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live Azure Table data, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access Azure Table Storage like you would a database - read, write, and update data through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
Azure Table
Azure Table Connectivity Features
- Connect to live Azure Table Storage data, for real-time data access
- Full support for data aggregation and complex JOINs in SQL queries
- Secure connectivity through modern cryptography, including TLS 1.2, SHA-256, ECC, etc.
- Seamless integration with leading BI, reporting, and ETL tools and with custom applications
Target Service, API
The driver connects to Azure Table Storage service. Provides SQL interface to NoSQL table data.
Schema, Data Model
Models Azure tables with dynamic schema. Handles Azure Table's key-value structure.
Key Objects
Tables, Entities, and Partitions. Access to all Azure Table Storage data.
Operations
CRUD operations on entities. Efficient queries using partition and row keys. Batch operations.
Authentication
Azure Storage account key or SAS token authentication. Connection string format.
Robust ODBC Access to Azure Table Storage
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 Azure Table ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to Azure Table from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Azure Table from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate Azure Table 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 Azure Table from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to Azure Table using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to Azure Table — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to Azure Table
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with Azure Table
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Azure Table. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Azure Table to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate Azure Table to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with Azure Table? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Azure Table 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 Azure Table — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Azure Table data.
Frequently Asked Azure Table ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Azure Table ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does Azure Table support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for Azure Table that allows you to connect to Azure Table data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing Azure Table from applications: Connect to Azure Table data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Azure Table data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Azure Table and other systems.
The Azure Table 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 Azure Table ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for Azure Table?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Azure Table provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Azure Table. The Azure Table 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 Azure Table 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 Azure Table via ODBC?
Connectivity to Azure Table via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Azure Table ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Azure Table 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 Azure Table via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Azure Table 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 Azure Table?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Azure Table ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Azure Table ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for Azure Table?
To install the Azure Table driver, simply download one of the Azure Table ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Azure Table 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 Azure Table ODBC driver on your system.
Is the Azure Table ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The Azure Table ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Azure Table 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 Azure Table?
Absolutely. The Azure Table ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Azure Table from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Azure Table ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Azure Table. To learn more, check out the Azure Table Python Connector online.
