Integrate Dynamics 365 with JetBrains RubyMine using CData JDBC Drivers

Anusha M B
Anusha M B
Technical Marketing Engineer
Learn how to integrate Dynamics 365 with JetBrains RubyMine using the CData JDBC Driver for live SQL based access to Dynamics 365 data.

CData JDBC Driver for Dynamics 365 offer standardized JDBC connectivity to 200+ data sources, allowing developers to treat SaaS and cloud APIs as relational databases. By integrating these drivers into JetBrains RubyMine, user can connect IDE directly to external systems like CRM or ERP platforms, enabling SQL based data access and real-time querying.

RubyMine is a advanced IDE for Ruby and Rails development that offers advanced coding assistance, debugging, and database tools. Through CData JDBC integration, developers can link RubyMine with Dynamics 365 for easy access to live Dynamics 365 data.

Overview

Here is a quick overview of the integration process:

  1. Set Up Environment: Configure the Ruby interpreter in RubyMine
  2. Install JDBC Driver: Add the CData JDBC Driver for Dynamics 365 to RubyMine's database configuration
  3. Connect: Establish a live connection to Dynamics 365 and begin querying Dynamics 365 data

About Dynamics 365 Data Integration

CData simplifies access and integration of live Microsoft Dynamics 365 data. Our customers leverage CData connectivity to:

  • Read and write data in the full Dynamics 365 ecosystem: Sales, Customer Service, Finance & Operations, Marketing, and more.
  • Extend the native features of Dynamics CRM with customizable caching and intelligent query aggregation and separation.
  • Authenticate securely with Dynamics 365 in a variety of ways, including Azure Active Directory, Azure Managed Service Identity credentials, and Azure Service Principal using either a client secret or a certificate.
  • Use SQL stored procedures to manage their Dynamics 365 entities - listing, creating, and removing associations between entities.

CData customers use our Dynamics 365 connectivity solutions for a variety of reasons, whether they're looking to replicate their data into a data warehouse (alongside other data sources) or analyze live Dynamics 365 data from their preferred data tools inside the Microsoft ecosystem (Power BI, Excel, etc.) or with external tools (Tableau, Looker, etc.).


Getting Started


Configure the Ruby Interpreter in RubyMine

After installing the Ruby interpreter, open RubyMine and configure the environment.

  1. Create a New Empty Project
  2. Select the interpreter for example, C:\Ruby34-x64\bin uby.exe
  3. Click Create to initialize the project

Add the CData JDBC Driver for Dynamics 365

Next, configure the CData JDBC Driver for Dynamics 365 within RubyMine.

  1. Go to View, select Tool Windows and click Database to open the database panel
  2. Click the "+" icon and choose Driver from the dropdown
  3. In the Data Sources and Drivers window:
    • Provide a Name for the driver (e.g., CData Dynamics 365 JDBC)
    • Click "+" in the Driver Files section and select Custom JARs
    • Locate and open the cdata.jdbc.dynamics365.jar file
    • Set the Class to cdata.jdbc.dynamics365.Dynamics 365Driver

Create the Dynamics 365 data source

  1. Click Create Data Source and choose the newly created driver
  2. In the connection window, confirm that the selected driver is correct
  3. Enter your connection details:
    • Name: Dynamics 365 Connection
    • URL: jdbc:dynamics365:User=username;Password=password;
    • Username and Password: User Dynamics 365 credentials
  4. Click Test Connection. If successful, click OK to save

Query live Dynamics 365 data

Once the connection is established, you can query live Dynamics 365 data directly within RubyMine.

  1. Open the Database Console
  2. Run SQL queries, for example:
    SELECT * FROM Dynamics 365 data_Table LIMIT 10;

Developers can now easily access and manipulate Dynamics 365 data using SQL inside RubyMine bridging code development and live data access in one unified environment.


Connect RubyMine to 300+ Data Sources with CData

CData JDBC Drivers bring real time data connectivity to your development environment. With support for over 300+ sources, including CRM, ERP, analytics, and cloud APIs, developers can query, visualize, and build data driven applications without leaving their IDE.

Start your 30-day free trial to experience the full potential of live data connectivity.

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