The CockroachDB JDBC Driver enables users to connect with live CockroachDB data, directly from any applications that support JDBC connectivity. Rapidly create and deploy powerful Java applications that integrate with CockroachDB.
CockroachDB JDBC Connectivity Features
- SQL access to live CockroachDB data
- Compatible with Protocol v. 3.0 of Postgresql, PostgreSQL 7.4 and later
- Connect to live CockroachDB data, for real-time data access with the CockroachDB 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 CockroachDB Connector.
Target Service, API
The driver connects to CockroachDB. Distributed SQL database compatible with PostgreSQL.
Schema, Data Model
Models CockroachDB as PostgreSQL with distributed features. Full SQL support.
Key Objects
Databases, Tables, Indexes, and Zones. PostgreSQL-compatible schema.
Operations
Full PostgreSQL SQL dialect. ACID transactions. Distributed query execution.
Authentication
PostgreSQL-compatible authentication. SSL/TLS required for cloud clusters.
JDBC Access to CockroachDB
Full-featured and consistent SQL access to any supported data source through JDBC
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Certified Compatibility*
Our drivers undergo extensive testing and are certified to be compatible with leading analytics and reporting applications like SAP Crystal Reports, Pentaho, Business Objects, Crystal Reports and many more.
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Metadata Discovery
Full support for JDBC DatabaseMetaData provides extensive schema discovery capabilities. Explore tables, columns, keys, and other data constructs based on user identity.
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Developer Friendly
Design-time support for all major Java IDEs, including Eclipse, IntelliJ, and NetBeans.
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JDBC Remoting
Our exclusive remoting feature allows hosting the JDBC connection on a server to enable connections from various clients on any platform (Java, .NET, C++, PHP, Python), using any standards-based technology (ODBC, JDBC, etc.). JDBC Remoting is enabled using the popular MySQL wire protocol server.
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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.
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String, Date, Numeric SQL Functions
The driver includes a library of over 50 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 JDBC 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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Secure Connectivity
Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.
See what you can do with CockroachDB JDBC Driver
Integrate CockroachDB into your systems and data warehouses through popular Java-based ETL/EAI tools. Supports both self-hosted environments and cloud service deployment.
Connect to CockroachDB from any JDBC-compatible BI, reporting, and data virtualization platform. Provides seamless integration using SQL as the standard query interface across all tools.
Use the CockroachDB JDBC Driver to rapidly deliver Java-based applications that connect with CockroachDB. Universal SQL-based interactivity simplifies integration and speeds time to market.
Connect to CockroachDB — empower every team
- CData JDBC Drivers for CockroachDB will act as if it is a native connector for you ETL, BI, Data Virtualization tool.
- Organizations can connect to the new services to capture full view of business, or migrate to modern data technology while maintaining the connection to existing sytems.
- Speed up your AI initiative with CData. Connect your data with the AI / ML platform of your choice.
Need to integrate your internal systems with CockroachDB? CData JDBC Drivers let you do it easily. Java based applications can easily connect to CockroachDB with SQL/JDBC — any ETL, EAI (Enterprise Application Integration), ESB (Enterpriese Service Bus) can connect to CockroachDB.
- Embed CData JDBC Drivers for CockroachDB to your product and differentiate with your connectivity
- Standard SQL access. Stop researching on different authentication, data model and query methods.
- Utilize your resource to build your product, CData takes care of your connectivity
Frequently Asked CockroachDB JDBC Driver Questions
Learn more about CockroachDB JDBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Can CockroachDB be used with Java?
Yes, CockroachDB can be used with Java . CData provides a JDBC type 4/5 driver for CockroachDB that allows Java applications to connect to CockroachDB using standard JDBC APIs. This driver enables you to execute SQL queries, manage connections, and process data stored in CockroachDB from Java, or any Java-based application that supports JDBC.
Does CockroachDB support JDBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers a JDBC driver for CockroachDB that allows you to connect to CockroachDB data from any Java-based application that supports JDBC, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing CockroachDB from applications: Connect to CockroachDB data in popular tools and applications including Informatica, Talend, Apache Spark, Apache NiFi, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live CockroachDB data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between CockroachDB and other systems.
The CockroachDB JDBC driver is a pure Java type 4/5 driver with comprehensive ANSI SQL-92 support. This means that virtually any application that can connect to data via JDBC, can use the CData JDBC driver for real-time integration. Download a fully functional free trial of the CockroachDB JDBC driver today to get started.
Is there a JDBC driver for CockroachDB?
Yes, the CData JDBC driver for CockroachDB provides universal JDBC data connectivity for CockroachDB. The CockroachDB JDBC driver offers a simple SQL-based layer of abstraction that simplifies real-time data access for users and applications, enabling them to communicate with CockroachDB using a standardized set of functions. Virtually any application on any platform can use the CData JDBC driver for real-time integration.
How do I connect to CockroachDB via JDBC?
Connectivity to CockroachDB via JDBC is easy. First, download and install the CockroachDB JDBC driver.
Once the installation is complete, navigate to the JDBC 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 CockroachDB via JDBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the CockroachDB JDBC driver with all your favorite applications and development tools, ensuring you have all the support you need.
Where can I download a JDBC driver for CockroachDB?
All of the CData JDBC drivers, including the CockroachDB JDBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the CockroachDB JDBC driver today.
How do I install the JDBC driver for CockroachDB?
To install the CockroachDB driver, simply download one of the CockroachDB JDBC driver installers available online. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the CockroachDB JDBC driver on your system.
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