The REST JDBC Driver enables users to connect with live REST data, directly from any applications that support JDBC connectivity. Rapidly create and deploy powerful Java applications that integrate with REST web services.
REST JDBC Connectivity Features
- SQL-92 access to JSON- and XML-based REST APIs and JSON/XML documents
- Connect to live REST data, for real-time data access with the REST JDBC 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 REST Connector.
Target Service, API
Universal REST API connector that can connect to any REST/JSON API. Configurable through connection string or external configuration files.
Schema, Data Model
Flexible schema definition through configuration. Can automatically infer schema from JSON responses or use predefined schemas.
Key Objects
Endpoints defined in configuration are exposed as tables. Supports nested JSON structures with various flattening strategies.
Operations
Supports GET, POST, PUT, DELETE operations mapped to SQL operations. Custom requests through stored procedures.
Authentication
Highly configurable authentication including OAuth 1.0/2.0, API Key, Basic, JWT, and custom authentication flows.
JDBC Access to REST
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 REST JDBC Driver
Integrate REST into your systems and data warehouses through popular Java-based ETL/EAI tools. Supports both self-hosted environments and cloud service deployment.
Connect to REST 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 REST JDBC Driver to rapidly deliver Java-based applications that connect with REST. Universal SQL-based interactivity simplifies integration and speeds time to market.
Connect to REST — empower every team
- CData JDBC Drivers for REST 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 REST? CData JDBC Drivers let you do it easily. Java based applications can easily connect to REST with SQL/JDBC — any ETL, EAI (Enterprise Application Integration), ESB (Enterpriese Service Bus) can connect to REST.
- Embed CData JDBC Drivers for REST 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 REST JDBC Driver Questions
Learn more about REST JDBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Can REST be used with Java?
Yes, REST can be used with Java . CData provides a JDBC type 4/5 driver for REST that allows Java applications to connect to REST using standard JDBC APIs. This driver enables you to execute SQL queries, manage connections, and process data stored in REST from Java, or any Java-based application that supports JDBC.
Does REST support JDBC?
Not natively. However, CData offers a JDBC driver for REST that allows you to connect to REST 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 REST from applications: Connect to REST data in popular tools and applications including Informatica, Talend, Apache Spark, Apache NiFi, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live REST data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between REST and other systems.
The REST 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 REST JDBC driver today to get started.
Is there a JDBC driver for REST?
Yes, the CData JDBC driver for REST provides universal JDBC data connectivity for REST. The REST 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 REST 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 REST via JDBC?
Connectivity to REST via JDBC is easy. First, download and install the REST 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 REST via JDBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the REST 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 REST?
All of the CData JDBC drivers, including the REST JDBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the REST JDBC driver today.
How do I install the JDBC driver for REST?
To install the REST driver, simply download one of the REST JDBC driver installers available online. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the REST JDBC driver on your system.
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