The HBase ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with Apache HBase columnar databases, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access HBase like you would a relational database - read, write, and update through a standard ODBC Driver interface.

HBase

HBase Connectivity Features

Accepts application SQL queries and generates execution plans
Connects to HBase REST Server 0.0.3, available in HBase version 0.98 and above
Maps ANSI SQL-92 to HBase REST API calls
Includes Apache Knox Gateway support
Connect to live Apache HBase 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 Apache HBase via REST API or Thrift. Provides SQL interface to HBase tables.

Schema, Data Model

Models HBase tables with column families as relational tables. Handles sparse data model.

Key Objects

Tables, Column Families, and Rows. Access to all HBase data with appropriate permissions.

Operations

CRUD operations on HBase data. Scan and filter operations. Limited JOIN support.

Authentication

Kerberos authentication for secure clusters. Simple authentication for unsecured clusters.

Robust ODBC Access to Apache HBase

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

Standards-Compliant ODBC

ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol based drivers.
Unicode, 32-bit and 64-bit support

Support 32-bit and 64-bit applications and unicode ODBC APIs.
Cross-platform ODBC (Windows/Linux/Mac)

Available for Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Mac (macOS / OS X) platforms.
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.
* Please visit our knowledge base to access how-to articles.
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.

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.
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 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.
Enterprise-class Secure Connectivity

Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.
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 HBase ODBC Driver

Server

SQL Server Linked-Server

Connect to HBase from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query HBase from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.

Data Integration & ETL

Integrate HBase to your system through popular ETL / EAI tools such as Informatica PowerCenter. Standard SQL and Stored Procedures enable fast delivery of your integration projects.

Reporting & BI

Connect HBase from any ODBC compatible tools:

Desktop

MS Access / Excel / PowerQuery

Your familiar tools can connect to HBase using CData ODBC.

Connect to HBase — empower every team

Management & Data Consumer

Easiest way to connect to HBase
Dashboard / Reports that connect with HBase
Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like HBase. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect HBase to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.

IT Department

Integrate HBase to your system:

Custom application integration with SQL
SQL Server Linked Server
Informatica PowerCenter

Need to integrate your internal systems with HBase? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access HBase as a SQL Server Linked Server or connect via tools like Informatica PowerCenter using an SQL-based driver, no extra middleware required.

IT Pro, Infrastructure

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 HBase — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your HBase data.

Frequently Asked HBase ODBC Driver Questions

Learn more about HBase ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration

Does HBase support ODBC?

Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for HBase that allows you to connect to HBase data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:

Accessing HBase from applications: Connect to HBase data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
Real-time data: You can work with live HBase data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
Connecting systems: Build data integrations between HBase and other systems.

The HBase 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 HBase ODBC driver today to get started.

Is there an ODBC driver for HBase?

Yes, the CData ODBC driver for HBase provides universal ODBC data connectivity for HBase. The HBase 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 HBase 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 HBase via ODBC?

Connectivity to HBase via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the HBase ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the HBase 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 HBase via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the HBase 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 HBase?

All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the HBase ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the HBase ODBC driver today.

How do I install an ODBC driver for HBase?

To install the HBase driver, simply download one of the HBase ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the HBase 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 HBase ODBC driver on your system.

Is the HBase ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?

The HBase ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The HBase 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 HBase?

Absolutely. The HBase ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to HBase from PyCharm using pyODBC and the HBase ODBC driver.

However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for HBase. To learn more, check out the HBase Python Connector online.