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SharePoint Excel Services JDBC Driver

Easily connect live SharePoint Excel Services data with Java-based BI, ETL, reporting, AI/ML & custom apps.

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The SharePoint Excel Services JDBC Driver enables users to connect with live SharePoint Excel Services data, directly from any applications that support JDBC connectivity. Rapidly create and deploy powerful Java applications that integrate with SharePoint Excel Services.

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SharePoint Excel Services JDBC Connectivity Features

Access SharePoint Excel Services data either as an entire worksheet or from discrete ranges of data within a worksheet
Represent discrete blocks of data as tables through automatic detection or by manually specifying ranges of data
Optionally specify if the first row of data should be used for field names
Compatible with SharePoint 2013 and 2016, Excel 2007+
Powerful metadata querying enables SQL-like access to non-database sources
Push down query optimization pushes SQL operations down to the server whenever possible, increasing performance
Client-side query execution engine, supports SQL-92 operations that are not available server-side
Connect to live SharePoint Excel Services data, for real-time data access with the SharePoint Excel Services 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 SharePoint Excel Services Connector.

Target Service, API

The driver connects to Excel spreadsheet data hosted on SharePoint servers, providing access to Excel data through SharePoint Excel Services. Supports various SharePoint versions including Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and above, and SharePoint Online. Uses OLE DB provider interface to access Excel data within SharePoint environments.

Schema, Data Model

The driver models Excel spreadsheet data as relational tables, allowing access either to entire worksheets or discrete ranges of data within worksheets. Supports automatic detection of data blocks as tables or manual specification of data ranges. The driver dynamically discovers metadata from Excel worksheets and represents them as standard database tables.

Key Objects

Primary objects are Excel worksheets and named ranges within spreadsheets hosted on SharePoint. The driver can access entire worksheets as tables or specific data ranges defined within worksheets. Supports both structured and unstructured Excel data formats.

Operations

Full SQL-92 support for querying Excel data with SELECT operations. Supports read, write, and update operations on Excel spreadsheet data through standard SQL interfaces. Client-side query processing for complex operations not natively supported by Excel Services.

Authentication

Integrates with SharePoint authentication including support for Secure Store Service for single sign-on functionality. Works with Excel Services Unattended accounts and SharePoint user credentials. Requires configuration of MSDASQL.1 as a trusted OLE DB provider in SharePoint Excel Services.

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JDBC access to SharePoint Excel Services

Full-featured and consistent SQL access to any supported data source through JDBC

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.
Metadata Discovery

Full support for JDBC DatabaseMetaData provides extensive schema discovery capabilities. Explore tables, columns, keys, and other data constructs based on user identity.
Developer Friendly

Design-time support for all major Java IDEs, including Eclipse, IntelliJ, and NetBeans.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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 SharePoint Excel Services JDBC Driver

Data integration & ETL

Integrate SharePoint Excel Services into your systems and data warehouses through popular Java-based ETL/EAI tools. Supports both self-hosted environments and cloud service deployment.

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BI, reporting & data virtualization

Connect to SharePoint Excel Services from any JDBC-compatible BI, reporting, and data virtualization platform. Provides seamless integration using SQL as the standard query interface across all tools.

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Custom Java applications

Use the SharePoint Excel Services JDBC Driver to rapidly deliver Java-based applications that connect with SharePoint Excel Services. Universal SQL-based interactivity simplifies integration and speeds time to market.

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Connect to SharePoint Excel Services—empower every team

Management & data consumer team
- CData JDBC Drivers for SharePoint Excel Services act as if they are a native connector for your ETL, BI, and data virtualization tools.
- Organizations can connect to new services to capture a full view of the business, or migrate to modern data technology while maintaining connections to existing systems.
- Speed up your AI initiative with CData. Connect your data with the AI / ML platform of your choice.
IT Team

Need to integrate your internal systems with SharePoint Excel Services? CData JDBC Drivers let you do it easily. Java-based applications can connect to SharePoint Excel Services with SQL/JDBC—any ETL, EAI (Enterprise Application Integration), or ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) can connect to SharePoint Excel Services.
ISVs & cloud service vendors for embedded JDBC
- Embed CData JDBC Drivers for SharePoint Excel Services in your product and differentiate with your connectivity.
- Standard SQL access. Stop researching different authentication, data models, and query methods.
- Use your resources to build your product—CData takes care of your connectivity.
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AI-assisted development with CData CLI

Build SharePoint Excel Services integrations faster with AI that understands your schema

Schema-aware AI

CData CLI gives AI coding tools access to your SharePoint Excel Services schema. No more guessing table names or column types—AI sees the same metadata in your JDBC Drivers.

Your AI knows SQL

How to find table names, column names, and how to generate SQL syntax are things that AI knows well from millions of training data. No need for customization, no hallucinations. Your AI acts like a domain specialist to SharePoint Excel Services.

More accurate, more token-efficient

With CData CLI's queryable schema detection and highly efficient queries with filters, aggregation, joins with correct pushdown, your AI will achieve more accuracy with less token usage.

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FAQs

Frequently asked SharePoint Excel Services JDBC driver questions

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Can SharePoint Excel Services be used with Java?

Yes, SharePoint Excel Services can be used with Java . CData provides a JDBC type 4/5 driver for SharePoint Excel Services that allows Java applications to connect to SharePoint Excel Services using standard JDBC APIs. This driver enables you to execute SQL queries, manage connections, and process data stored in SharePoint Excel Services from Java, or any Java-based application that supports JDBC.
Does SharePoint Excel Services support JDBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers a JDBC driver for SharePoint Excel Services that allows you to connect to SharePoint Excel Services 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 SharePoint Excel Services from applications: Connect to SharePoint Excel Services data in popular tools and applications including Informatica, Talend, Apache Spark, Apache NiFi, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live SharePoint Excel Services data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between SharePoint Excel Services and other systems.
The SharePoint Excel Services 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 SharePoint Excel Services JDBC driver today to get started.
Is there a JDBC driver for SharePoint Excel Services?

Yes, the CData JDBC driver for SharePoint Excel Services provides universal JDBC data connectivity for SharePoint Excel Services. The SharePoint Excel Services 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 SharePoint Excel Services 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 SharePoint Excel Services via JDBC?

Connectivity to SharePoint Excel Services via JDBC is easy. First, download and install the SharePoint Excel Services 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 SharePoint Excel Services via JDBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the SharePoint Excel Services 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 SharePoint Excel Services?

All of the CData JDBC drivers, including the SharePoint Excel Services JDBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the SharePoint Excel Services JDBC driver today.
How do I install the JDBC driver for SharePoint Excel Services?

To install the SharePoint Excel Services driver, simply download one of the SharePoint Excel Services JDBC driver installers available online. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the SharePoint Excel Services JDBC driver on your system.