The Bullhorn CRM ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live data from Bullhorn CRM, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access Bullhorn CRM data like you would a database - read, write, and update Bullhorn CRM Candidates, Resumes, Searches, etc. through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
Bullhorn CRM ODBC Connectivity Features
- SQL access to the Bullhorn CRM REST API
- Powerful metadata querying enables SQL-like access to non-database sources
- Push down query optimization pushes SQL operations down to the server whenever possible, increasing performance
- Client-side query execution engine, supports SQL-92 operations that are not available server-side
- Connect to live Bullhorn CRM data, for real-time data access with the Bullhorn CRM JDBC Driver
- 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 via the Bullhorn CRM Connector.
Target Service, API
The driver connects to Bullhorn REST API. Staffing and recruitment CRM.
Schema, Data Model
Models Bullhorn entities as tables. Candidate and job order focused.
Key Objects
Candidates, Jobs, Clients, Placements, and Activities. Recruitment data model.
Operations
Full CRUD operations on CRM data. Search queries with Lucene syntax. Bulk operations.
Authentication
OAuth 2.0 authentication. REST token required after OAuth. Corp token needed.
Robust ODBC Access to Bullhorn CRM
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 Bullhorn CRM ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to Bullhorn CRM from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Bullhorn CRM from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate Bullhorn CRM 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 Bullhorn CRM from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to Bullhorn CRM using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to Bullhorn CRM — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to Bullhorn CRM
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with Bullhorn CRM
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Bullhorn CRM. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Bullhorn CRM to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate Bullhorn CRM to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with Bullhorn CRM? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Bullhorn CRM 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 Bullhorn CRM — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Bullhorn CRM data.
Frequently Asked Bullhorn CRM ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Bullhorn CRM ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does Bullhorn CRM support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for Bullhorn CRM that allows you to connect to Bullhorn CRM data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing Bullhorn CRM from applications: Connect to Bullhorn CRM data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Bullhorn CRM data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Bullhorn CRM and other systems.
The Bullhorn CRM 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 Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for Bullhorn CRM?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Bullhorn CRM provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Bullhorn CRM. The Bullhorn CRM 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 Bullhorn CRM 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 Bullhorn CRM via ODBC?
Connectivity to Bullhorn CRM via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Bullhorn CRM 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 Bullhorn CRM via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Bullhorn CRM 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 Bullhorn CRM?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for Bullhorn CRM?
To install the Bullhorn CRM driver, simply download one of the Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Bullhorn CRM 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 Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver on your system.
Is the Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Bullhorn CRM 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 Bullhorn CRM?
Absolutely. The Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Bullhorn CRM from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Bullhorn CRM ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Bullhorn CRM. To learn more, check out the Bullhorn CRM Python Connector online.
