The Couchbase JDBC Driver enables users to connect with live Couchbase data, directly from any applications that support JDBC connectivity. Rapidly create and deploy powerful Java applications that integrate with Couchbase NoSQL databases.
Couchbase JDBC Connectivity Features
- Compatible with Couchbase 4.0 and above
- Full read/write support for the Couchbase Query (N1QL) service
- Full support for the read-only Couchbase Analytics (SQL++) service
- Includes a N1QL/SQL++ pass-through query option
- Enables SQL-92 capabilities on Couchbase NoSQL data.
- Flexible NoSQL flattening - automatic schema generation, flexible querying etc.
- Connect to live Couchbase data, for real-time data access with the Couchbase ODBC 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 Couchbase Connector.
Target Service, API
The driver connects to Couchbase Server via N1QL. Provides SQL interface to JSON documents.
Schema, Data Model
Models Couchbase buckets as schemas and document types as tables. Automatic schema inference.
Key Objects
Buckets, Scopes, Collections, Documents, and Indexes. Full Couchbase data platform access.
Operations
N1QL queries through SQL interface. Full CRUD operations. Supports Couchbase-specific features.
Authentication
Username/Password authentication. Certificate-based authentication. LDAP integration supported.
JDBC Access to Couchbase
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 Couchbase JDBC Driver
Integrate Couchbase into your systems and data warehouses through popular Java-based ETL/EAI tools. Supports both self-hosted environments and cloud service deployment.
Connect to Couchbase 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 Couchbase JDBC Driver to rapidly deliver Java-based applications that connect with Couchbase. Universal SQL-based interactivity simplifies integration and speeds time to market.
Connect to Couchbase — empower every team
- CData JDBC Drivers for Couchbase 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 Couchbase? CData JDBC Drivers let you do it easily. Java based applications can easily connect to Couchbase with SQL/JDBC — any ETL, EAI (Enterprise Application Integration), ESB (Enterpriese Service Bus) can connect to Couchbase.
- Embed CData JDBC Drivers for Couchbase 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 Couchbase JDBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Couchbase JDBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Can Couchbase be used with Java?
Yes, Couchbase can be used with Java . CData provides a JDBC type 4/5 driver for Couchbase that allows Java applications to connect to Couchbase using standard JDBC APIs. This driver enables you to execute SQL queries, manage connections, and process data stored in Couchbase from Java, or any Java-based application that supports JDBC.
Does Couchbase support JDBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers a JDBC driver for Couchbase that allows you to connect to Couchbase 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 Couchbase from applications: Connect to Couchbase data in popular tools and applications including Informatica, Talend, Apache Spark, Apache NiFi, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Couchbase data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Couchbase and other systems.
The Couchbase 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 Couchbase JDBC driver today to get started.
Is there a JDBC driver for Couchbase?
Yes, the CData JDBC driver for Couchbase provides universal JDBC data connectivity for Couchbase. The Couchbase 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 Couchbase 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 Couchbase via JDBC?
Connectivity to Couchbase via JDBC is easy. First, download and install the Couchbase 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 Couchbase via JDBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Couchbase 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 Couchbase?
All of the CData JDBC drivers, including the Couchbase JDBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Couchbase JDBC driver today.
How do I install the JDBC driver for Couchbase?
To install the Couchbase driver, simply download one of the Couchbase JDBC driver installers available online. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the Couchbase JDBC driver on your system.