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XML JDBC Driver

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

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The XML JDBC Driver enables users to connect with live XML data, directly from any applications that support JDBC connectivity. Rapidly create and deploy powerful Java applications that integrate with XML data including Elements, Nodes, and more!

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XML JDBC Connectivity Features

  • SQL-92 access to XML files and XML web services
  • Connect to live XML Files data, for real-time data access with the XML Files ODBC 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.
  • Generate table schema automatically based on existing XML Files data or manually for greater control of the content you need
  • Seamless integration with leading BI, reporting, and ETL tools and with custom applications via the XML Connector.

Target Service, API

The driver provides SQL access to XML files and web services that return XML data. Supports both local XML files and XML data from HTTP/HTTPS endpoints. Can handle complex nested XML structures and namespaces.

Schema, Data Model

The driver flattens hierarchical XML data into relational tables. Automatic schema generation from XML structure. Support for XPath expressions to define custom tables. Dynamic schema detection based on XML content. Handles XML attributes and nested elements.

Key Objects

XML elements mapped as tables, XML attributes and child elements as columns. Support for repeating elements as separate rows. Access to XML web services and REST APIs returning XML. Can process multiple XML files in a directory.

Operations

SELECT queries with XPath expressions for filtering. INSERT operations to add new XML elements. UPDATE to modify existing XML data. DELETE to remove XML nodes. Support for aggregations on XML data. Stored procedures for XML transformations.

Authentication

Basic authentication for web services. OAuth support for secured APIs. API key authentication. SSL/TLS for secure connections. Windows authentication for network resources.

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JDBC access to XML Files

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


See what you can do with XML JDBC Driver

ETL, Data Warehouse
Data integration & ETL

Integrate XML into your systems and data warehouses through popular Java-based ETL/EAI tools. Supports both self-hosted environments and cloud service deployment.

BI, Reporting, Virtualization
BI, reporting & data virtualization

Connect to XML from any JDBC-compatible BI, reporting, and data virtualization platform. Provides seamless integration using SQL as the standard query interface across all tools.

Custom Java Applications
Custom Java applications

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

Connect to XML—empower every team

Management & Data Consumer
IT Department
ISVs & cloud service vendors

AI-assisted development with CData CLI

Build XML integrations faster with AI that understands your schema

Schema-aware AI

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

More accurate, more token-efficient

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

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