The EnterpriseDB ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live data from EnterpriseDB, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access EnterpriseDB through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
EnterpriseDB ODBC Connectivity Features
- Fully compatible with Enterprise DB 12 and later
- Connect to live EnterpriseDB data, for real-time data access with the EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB Connector.
Target Service, API
The driver connects to EnterpriseDB (EDB Postgres). Enterprise PostgreSQL.
Schema, Data Model
Models EDB as enhanced PostgreSQL. Oracle compatibility features supported.
Key Objects
All PostgreSQL objects plus Oracle-compatible features. Enterprise extensions.
Operations
Full PostgreSQL and Oracle-compatible SQL. Advanced security features.
Authentication
PostgreSQL authentication methods. LDAP and Kerberos support.
Robust ODBC Access to EnterpriseDB
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 EnterpriseDB ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to EnterpriseDB from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query EnterpriseDB from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to EnterpriseDB using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to EnterpriseDB — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to EnterpriseDB
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with EnterpriseDB
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like EnterpriseDB. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect EnterpriseDB to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate EnterpriseDB to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with EnterpriseDB? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your EnterpriseDB data.
Frequently Asked EnterpriseDB ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about EnterpriseDB ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does EnterpriseDB support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for EnterpriseDB that allows you to connect to EnterpriseDB data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing EnterpriseDB from applications: Connect to EnterpriseDB data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live EnterpriseDB data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between EnterpriseDB and other systems.
The EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for EnterpriseDB?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for EnterpriseDB provides universal ODBC data connectivity for EnterpriseDB. The EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB via ODBC?
Connectivity to EnterpriseDB via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the EnterpriseDB ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the EnterpriseDB ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the EnterpriseDB ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for EnterpriseDB?
To install the EnterpriseDB driver, simply download one of the EnterpriseDB ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB ODBC driver on your system.
Is the EnterpriseDB ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The EnterpriseDB ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The EnterpriseDB 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 EnterpriseDB?
Absolutely. The EnterpriseDB ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to EnterpriseDB from PyCharm using pyODBC and the EnterpriseDB ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for EnterpriseDB. To learn more, check out the EnterpriseDB Python Connector online.
