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The JSON ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live JSON web services, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access JSON services like you would any standard database - read, write, and update etc. through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
JSON
JSON Connectivity Features
Target Service, API
The driver provides SQL access to JSON files and JSON APIs. Supports local files, URLs, and REST endpoints returning JSON.
Schema, Data Model
Flexible schema detection from JSON structure. Supports nested objects and arrays with configurable flattening strategies.
Key Objects
JSON documents exposed as tables. Complex JSON structures can be modeled as multiple related tables. Supports JSON Path expressions.
Operations
Read and write operations on JSON data. SQL queries with filtering and projections. Supports both file-based and API-based JSON sources.
Authentication
For APIs: supports various authentication methods. For files: file system permissions. Configurable headers and parameters.
Robust ODBC Access to JSON
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 JSON ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to JSON from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query JSON from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate JSON 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 JSON from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to JSON using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to JSON — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to JSON
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with JSON
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like JSON. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect JSON to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate JSON to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with JSON? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access JSON 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 JSON — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your JSON data.
Frequently Asked JSON ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about JSON ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does JSON support ODBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for JSON that allows you to connect to JSON data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing JSON from applications: Connect to JSON data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live JSON data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between JSON and other systems.
The JSON 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 JSON ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for JSON?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for JSON provides universal ODBC data connectivity for JSON. The JSON 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 JSON 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 JSON via ODBC?
Connectivity to JSON via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the JSON ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the JSON 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 JSON via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the JSON 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 JSON?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the JSON ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the JSON ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for JSON?
To install the JSON driver, simply download one of the JSON ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the JSON 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 JSON ODBC driver on your system.
Is the JSON ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The JSON ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The JSON 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 JSON?
Absolutely. The JSON ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to JSON from PyCharm using pyODBC and the JSON ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for JSON. To learn more, check out the JSON Python Connector online.
