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The Amazon DynamoDB ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live data from Amazon DynamoDB NoSQL database, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access DynamoDB data like you would a database - read, write, and update NoSQL tables through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon DynamoDB Connectivity Features
- Perform value-sensitive queries that properly interface with the loose typing available in DynamoDB columns
- Easily insert and update entire DynamoDB documents and lists
- Compatible with the current version of the DynamoDB REST API, version 2012-08-10
- Makes use of DynamoDB indexing for improved performance
- Enables SQL-92 capabilities on Amazon DynamoDB NoSQL data.
- Flexible NoSQL flattening - automatic schema generation, flexible querying etc.
- Connect to live Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB NoSQL database service. Supports all DynamoDB table types and indexes.
Schema, Data Model
Models DynamoDB tables as relational tables. Handles DynamoDB's schema-less nature with dynamic column detection.
Key Objects
Tables, Global Secondary Indexes, Local Secondary Indexes, and Streams. Access to all DynamoDB data types including sets and documents.
Operations
Full CRUD operations with SQL-92 support. Efficient scans and queries using indexes. Supports conditional operations and atomic counters.
Authentication
AWS authentication using Access Key/Secret Key, IAM roles, or temporary credentials. Supports cross-region access.
Robust ODBC Access to Amazon DynamoDB
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 Amazon DynamoDB ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to Amazon DynamoDB from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Amazon DynamoDB from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to Amazon DynamoDB using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to Amazon DynamoDB — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to Amazon DynamoDB
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with Amazon DynamoDB
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Amazon DynamoDB. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Amazon DynamoDB to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate Amazon DynamoDB to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with Amazon DynamoDB? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Amazon DynamoDB data.
Frequently Asked Amazon DynamoDB ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Amazon DynamoDB ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does Amazon DynamoDB support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for Amazon DynamoDB that allows you to connect to Amazon DynamoDB data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing Amazon DynamoDB from applications: Connect to Amazon DynamoDB data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Amazon DynamoDB data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Amazon DynamoDB and other systems.
The Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for Amazon DynamoDB?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Amazon DynamoDB provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Amazon DynamoDB. The Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB via ODBC?
Connectivity to Amazon DynamoDB via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for Amazon DynamoDB?
To install the Amazon DynamoDB driver, simply download one of the Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver on your system.
Is the Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Amazon DynamoDB 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 Amazon DynamoDB?
Absolutely. The Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Amazon DynamoDB from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Amazon DynamoDB ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Amazon DynamoDB. To learn more, check out the Amazon DynamoDB Python Connector online.
