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Reckon JDBC Driver

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

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The Reckon JDBC Driver enables users to connect with live Reckon data, directly from any applications that support JDBC connectivity. Complete read-write access to Reckon enables developers to search (Customers, Transactions, Invoices, Sales Receipts, etc.), update items, edit customers, and more, from any Java/J2EE application.

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Reckon JDBC Connectivity Features

SQL-92 access to local and remote Reckon company files
Compatible with all editions of Reckon Premier, Professional, Entire, and Simple Start
Connect to live Reckon data, for real-time data access with the Reckon 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 Reckon Connector.

Target Service, API

The driver connects to Reckon Accounts. Australian accounting software.

Schema, Data Model

Models Reckon data similar to QuickBooks. Australian accounting focus.

Key Objects

Customers, Suppliers, Items, Invoices, and Bills. Accounting data model.

Operations

Full CRUD operations. GST handling. Australian compliance features.

Authentication

Reckon API authentication. Company file access required.

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JDBC access to Reckon

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.

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Data integration & ETL

Integrate Reckon 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 Reckon 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 Reckon JDBC Driver to rapidly deliver Java-based applications that connect with Reckon. Universal SQL-based interactivity simplifies integration and speeds time to market.

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Connect to Reckon—empower every team

Management & data consumer team
- CData JDBC Drivers for Reckon 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 Reckon? CData JDBC Drivers let you do it easily. Java-based applications can connect to Reckon with SQL/JDBC—any ETL, EAI (Enterprise Application Integration), or ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) can connect to Reckon.
ISVs & cloud service vendors for embedded JDBC
- Embed CData JDBC Drivers for Reckon 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 Reckon integrations faster with AI that understands your schema

Schema-aware AI

CData CLI gives AI coding tools access to your Reckon 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 Reckon.

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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 Reckon JDBC driver questions

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Can Reckon be used with Java?

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

Yes, the CData JDBC driver for Reckon provides universal JDBC data connectivity for Reckon. The Reckon 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 Reckon 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 Reckon via JDBC?

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

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

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