The QuickBooks JDBC Driver enables users to connect with live QuickBooks data, directly from any applications that support JDBC connectivity. Complete read-write access to QuickBooks enables developers to search (Customers, Transactions, Invoices, Sales Receipts, etc.), update items, edit customers, and more, from any Java/J2EE application.
QuickBooks
QuickBooks JDBC Connectivity Features
- SQL-92 access to local and remote QuickBooks company files
- Compatible with QuickBooks Premier, Professional, Enterprise, and Simple Start edition 2002+
- Supports the Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and UK editions from 2003+
- Connect to live QuickBooks Desktop data, for real-time data access with the QuickBooks Desktop ODBC Driver
- Full support for data aggregation and complex JOINs in SQL queries
- Seamless integration with leading BI, reporting, and ETL tools and with custom applications via the QuickBooks Connector.
Target Service, API
The driver provides access to QuickBooks Desktop versions 2002+ including Premier, Professional, Enterprise, and Simple Start editions. Supports Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and UK editions from 2003+. Works through the QuickBooks SDK and QuickBooks Gateway.
Schema, Data Model
Models QuickBooks data as relational tables with dynamic metadata discovery. The driver exposes QuickBooks lists and transactions as tables, automatically detecting custom fields and providing a SQL interface to QuickBooks data.
Key Objects
Customers, Vendors, Items, Invoices, Sales Receipts, Purchase Orders, Bills, Accounts, Classes, Transactions, Reports, Employees, Inventory, and custom fields. Full access to QuickBooks lists and transaction objects.
Operations
Full SQL-92 operations including SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE. Supports complex queries with JOINs and aggregations. Read-write access to QuickBooks data with support for creating and updating transactions. Some operations may be limited by QuickBooks SDK permissions.
Authentication
Connects through QuickBooks Gateway which runs on the same machine as QuickBooks. Requires QuickBooks user authentication. The Gateway uses lightweight embedded web server for connections. Supports authorization when QuickBooks is running or can open QuickBooks automatically with saved company file.
JDBC Access to QuickBooks Desktop
Full-featured and consistent SQL access to any supported data source through JDBC
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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.
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Metadata Discovery
Full support for JDBC DatabaseMetaData provides extensive schema discovery capabilities. Explore tables, columns, keys, and other data constructs based on user identity.
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Developer Friendly
Design-time support for all major Java IDEs, including Eclipse, IntelliJ, and NetBeans.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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 QuickBooks JDBC Driver
Integrate QuickBooks into your systems and data warehouses through popular Java-based ETL/EAI tools. Supports both self-hosted environments and cloud service deployment.
Connect to QuickBooks from any JDBC-compatible BI, reporting, and data virtualization platform. Provides seamless integration using SQL as the standard query interface across all tools.
Use the QuickBooks JDBC Driver to rapidly deliver Java-based applications that connect with QuickBooks. Universal SQL-based interactivity simplifies integration and speeds time to market.
Connect to QuickBooks — empower every team
- CData JDBC Drivers for QuickBooks will act as if it is a native connector for you ETL, BI, Data Virtualization tool.
- Organizations can connect to the new services to capture full view of business, or migrate to modern data technology while maintaining the connection to existing sytems.
- Speed up your AI initiative with CData. Connect your data with the AI / ML platform of your choice.
Need to integrate your internal systems with QuickBooks? CData JDBC Drivers let you do it easily. Java based applications can easily connect to QuickBooks with SQL/JDBC — any ETL, EAI (Enterprise Application Integration), ESB (Enterpriese Service Bus) can connect to QuickBooks.
- Embed CData JDBC Drivers for QuickBooks to your product and differentiate with your connectivity
- Standard SQL access. Stop researching on different authentication, data model and query methods.
- Utilize your resource to build your product, CData takes care of your connectivity
Frequently Asked QuickBooks JDBC Driver Questions
Learn more about QuickBooks JDBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Can QuickBooks be used with Java?
Yes, QuickBooks can be used with Java . CData provides a JDBC type 4/5 driver for QuickBooks that allows Java applications to connect to QuickBooks using standard JDBC APIs. This driver enables you to execute SQL queries, manage connections, and process data stored in QuickBooks from Java, or any Java-based application that supports JDBC.
Does QuickBooks support JDBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers a JDBC driver for QuickBooks that allows you to connect to QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks from applications: Connect to QuickBooks data in popular tools and applications including Informatica, Talend, Apache Spark, Apache NiFi, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live QuickBooks data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between QuickBooks and other systems.
The QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks JDBC driver today to get started.
Is there a JDBC driver for QuickBooks?
Yes, the CData JDBC driver for QuickBooks provides universal JDBC data connectivity for QuickBooks. The QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks via JDBC?
Connectivity to QuickBooks via JDBC is easy. First, download and install the QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks via JDBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the QuickBooks 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 QuickBooks?
All of the CData JDBC drivers, including the QuickBooks JDBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the QuickBooks JDBC driver today.
How do I install the JDBC driver for QuickBooks?
To install the QuickBooks driver, simply download one of the QuickBooks JDBC driver installers available online. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the QuickBooks JDBC driver on your system.
