How to connect to SAP SuccessFactors LMS Data from IntelliJ

The CData JDBC Driver for SAP SuccessFactors LMS enables you to access SAP SuccessFactors LMS as a JDBC data source, providing integration with rapid development tools in IDEs. This article shows how to use the data source configuration wizard to connect to SAP SuccessFactors LMS data in IntelliJ.

Create a JBDC Data Source for SAP SuccessFactors LMS

Follow the steps below to add the driver JAR and define connection properties required to connect to SAP SuccessFactors LMS data.

1. In the Data Sources window, right-click and then click Add Data Source -> DB Data Source.

2. In the Data Source Properties dialog that appears, the following properties are required:

   • JDBC Driver Files: Click the button next to this menu to add the JDBC Driver file cdata.jdbc.sapsuccessfactorslms.jar, located in the installation directory.
   • JDBC Driver Class: In this menu, select cdata.jdbc.sapsuccessfactorslms.SAPSuccessFactorsLMSDriver from the list.

   • Database URL: Enter the connection URL in the JDBC URL property. The URL must start with jdbc:sapsuccessfactorslms: and includes connection properties separated with semicolons.

     SAP SuccessFactors LMS uses OAuth authentication. Before connecting, you must configure an OAuth application tied to your SAP SuccessFactors LMS account.

     To establish a connection, set the following properties:

     • User: Your SAP SuccessFactors LMS username.
     • CompanyId: Your SAP SuccessFactors company identifier.
     • Url: The SAP SuccessFactors API URL (e.g., https://api4.successfactors.com).
     • OAuthClientId: The client Id assigned when you registered your custom OAuth application.
     • OAuthClientSecret: The client secret assigned when you registered your custom OAuth application.

     See the Getting Started chapter of the help documentation for a guide to creating a custom OAuth app and using OAuth.

     Built-in Connection String Designer

     For assistance in constructing the JDBC URL, use the connection string designer built into the SAP SuccessFactors LMS JDBC Driver. Either double-click the JAR file or execute the jar file from the command-line.

     java -jar cdata.jdbc.sapsuccessfactorslms.jar
     

     Fill in the connection properties and copy the connection string to the clipboard.

     

     A typical JDBC URL is the following:

     jdbc:sapsuccessfactorslms:User=username;CompanyId=CompanyId;Url=https://api4.successfactors.com;InitiateOAuth=GETANDREFRESH;

Edit and Save SAP SuccessFactors LMS Data

To discover schema information, right-click the data source you just created and click Refresh Tables. To query a table, right-click it and then click Open Tables Editor.