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Connect SAP Ariba Source Data with Dataiku using the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Source.
Dataiku is a data science and machine learning platform used for data preparation, analysis, visualization, and AI/ML model deployment, enabling collaborative and efficient data-driven decision-making. When paired with the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Source, Dataiku enhances data integration, preparation, real-time analysis, and reliable model deployment for SAP Ariba Source data.
With built-in optimized data processing, the CData JDBC Driver offers unmatched performance for interacting with live SAP Ariba Source data. When you issue complex SQL queries to SAP Ariba Source, the driver pushes supported SQL operations, like filters and aggregations, directly to SAP Ariba Source and utilizes the embedded SQL engine to process unsupported operations client-side (often SQL functions and JOIN operations). Its built-in dynamic metadata querying allows you to work with and analyze SAP Ariba Source data using native data types.
This article shows how you can easily integrate to SAP Ariba Source using CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Source in Dataiku DSS (Data Science Studio) platform, allowing you to prepare the data and build custom AI/ML models.
Preparing the Dataiku DSS environment
In this section, we will explore how to set up Dataiku, as previously introduced, with SAP Ariba Source data. Be sure to install Dataiku DSS (On-Prem version) for your preferred operating system, beforehand.
Install the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Source
First, install the CData JDBC Driver for SAP Ariba Source on the same machine as Dataiku. The JDBC Driver will be installed in the following path:
C:\Program Files\CData[product_name] 20xx\lib\cdata.jdbc.saparibasource.jar
Connecting the JDBC Driver in Dataiku DSS
To use the CData JDBC driver in Dataiku, you must create a new SQL database connection and add the JDBC Driver JAR file in the DSS connection settings.
- Log into Dataiku DSS platform. It should open locally in your browser (e.g. localhost:11200)
- Click on Navigate to other sections of Dataiku menu on the top right section of the platform and select Administration.
- Select the Connections tab.
- In Connections, click on New Connections button.
- Now, scroll down and select Other SQL databases.
Generate a JDBC URL for connecting to SAP Ariba Source, beginning with jdbc:saparibasource: followed by a series of semicolon-separated connection string properties.
In order to connect with SAP Ariba Source, set the following:
- API: Specify which API you would like the provider to retrieve SAP Ariba data from. Select the Supplier, Sourcing Project Management, or Contract API based on your business role (possible values are SupplierDataAPIWithPaginationV4, SourcingProjectManagementAPIV2, or ContractAPIV1).
- DataCenter: The data center where your account's data is hosted.
- Realm: The name of the site you want to access.
- Environment: Indicate whether you are connecting to a test or production environment (possible values are TEST or PRODUCTION).
If you are connecting to the Supplier Data API or the Contract API, additionally set the following:
- User: Id of the user on whose behalf API calls are invoked.
- PasswordAdapter: The password associated with the authenticating User.
If you're connecting to the Supplier API, set ProjectId to the Id of the sourcing project you want to retrieve data from.
Authenticating with OAuth
After setting connection properties, you need to configure OAuth connectivity to authenticate.
- Set AuthScheme to OAuthClient.
- Register an application with the service to obtain the APIKey, OAuthClientId and OAuthClientSecret.
For more information on creating an OAuth application, refer to the Help documentation.
Automatic OAuth
After setting the following, you are ready to connect:
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APIKey: The Application key in your app settings.
OAuthClientId: The OAuth Client Id in your app settings.
OAuthClientSecret: The OAuth Secret in your app settings.
When you connect, the provider automatically completes the OAuth process:
- The provider obtains an access token from SAP Ariba and uses it to request data.
- The provider refreshes the access token automatically when it expires.
- The OAuth values are saved in memory relative to the location specified in OAuthSettingsLocation.
Built-in Connection String Designer
For assistance in constructing the JDBC URL, use the connection string designer built into the SAP Ariba Source JDBC Driver. Either double-click the JAR file or execute the jar file from the command-line.
java -jar cdata.jdbc.saparibasource.jar
Fill in the connection properties and copy the connection string to the clipboard.
A typical JDBC URL is given below:
jdbc:saparibasource:API=SupplierDataAPIWithPagination-V4;APIKey=wWVLn7WTAXrIRMAzZ6VnuEj7Ekot5jnU;Environment=SANDBOX;Realm=testRealm;AuthScheme=OAuthClient;InitiateOAuth=GETANDREFRESH
- On the New SQL database (JDBC) connection screen, enter a name in the New connection name field and specify the basic parameters:
- JDBC Driver Class: cdata.jdbc.saparibasource.SAPAribaSourceDriver
- JDBC URL: JDBC connection URL obtained in the previous step
- Driver jars directory: the folder path where the JAR file is installed on your system
Next, select the SQL dialect of your choice. Here, we have selected 'SQL Server' as the preferred dialect. Click on Create. If the connection is successful, a prompt will display, saying 'Connection OK'.
- The Data Catalog window will appear. Select the desired connection, catalog, and schema from the Connection to browse, Restrict to catalog, and Restrict to schema dropdowns, then click on List Tables. The Dataiku platform will list all the required tables.
- Select any table from the list and click Preview to view the table data. Click Close to exit the window.
Creating a new project
To prepare data flows, create dashboards, analyze the SAP Ariba Source data, and build AI and ML models in the Dataiku DSS platform, you need to first create a new project.
- Select Projects from the Navigate to other sections of Dataiku menu.
- In the Projects screen, click New Project and select + Blank Project.
- In the New Project window, assign a Name and Project Key. Click Create. The new project dashboard opens up.
- Select Notebooks from the menu at the top of the project screen.
- Click on + Create Your First Notebook dropdown menu and select Write your own option.
- In the New Notebook window, select SQL.
- Now, select the required connection from the Connection dropdown and enter a name in the Notebook Name field.
Testing the connection
To test the SAP Ariba Source connection and analyze the SAP Ariba Source data, write a query in the query compiler and click Run. The queried/filtered SAP Ariba Source data results will then appear on the screen.
Get Started Today
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