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The Apache Cassandra ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live data from Apache Cassandra NoSQL database, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access Cassandra data like you would a database - read, write, and update NoSQL tables through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
Cassandra
Cassandra Connectivity Features
- Cassandra 2.0 through 3.0 Compatibility – Leverages the faster performance and improved security of Cassandra V3.0.
- CQL Pass-through Capability – Delivers native CQL3 or CQL2 data access to clustered Cassandra data, enabling users to create queries in CQL or SQL
- Enables SQL-92 capabilities on Apache Cassandra NoSQL data.
- Flexible NoSQL flattening - automatic schema generation, flexible querying etc.
- Connect to live Apache Cassandra data, for real-time data access
- Full support for data aggregation and complex JOINs in SQL queries
- Seamless integration with leading BI, reporting, and ETL tools and with custom applications
Target Service, API
The driver connects to Apache Cassandra and DataStax Enterprise. Supports CQL (Cassandra Query Language) through SQL interface.
Schema, Data Model
Models Cassandra keyspaces and tables as relational schema. Handles Cassandra's wide-column structure and data types.
Key Objects
Keyspaces, Tables, Materialized Views, and User-Defined Types. Access to all Cassandra objects through SQL.
Operations
CQL operations through SQL interface. Full CRUD with support for lightweight transactions. Batch operations for performance.
Authentication
Username/Password authentication or Kerberos. SSL/TLS encryption supported. Connection to cluster contact points.
Robust ODBC Access to Apache Cassandra
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 Cassandra ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to Cassandra from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Cassandra from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate Cassandra 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 Cassandra from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to Cassandra using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to Cassandra — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to Cassandra
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with Cassandra
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Cassandra. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Cassandra to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate Cassandra to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with Cassandra? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Cassandra 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 Cassandra — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Cassandra data.
Frequently Asked Cassandra ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Cassandra ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does Cassandra support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for Cassandra that allows you to connect to Cassandra data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing Cassandra from applications: Connect to Cassandra data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Cassandra data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Cassandra and other systems.
The Cassandra 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 Cassandra ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for Cassandra?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Cassandra provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Cassandra. The Cassandra 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 Cassandra 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 Cassandra via ODBC?
Connectivity to Cassandra via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Cassandra ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Cassandra 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 Cassandra via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Cassandra 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 Cassandra?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Cassandra ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Cassandra ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for Cassandra?
To install the Cassandra driver, simply download one of the Cassandra ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Cassandra 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 Cassandra ODBC driver on your system.
Is the Cassandra ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The Cassandra ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Cassandra 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 Cassandra?
Absolutely. The Cassandra ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Cassandra from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Cassandra ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Cassandra. To learn more, check out the Cassandra Python Connector online.
