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Update SFTP data by creating a linked table in Microsoft Access with the CData SFTP ODBC Driver.
CData ODBC drivers connect your data to any database management tool that supports Open Database Connectivity (ODBC). This includes many of the most popular productivity tools, adding new capabilities for document sharing and collaboration. Using the CData ODBC driver for SFTP, you can update live SFTP data in Microsoft Access; for example, you can make updates that can be immediately seen by other users.
Connect to SFTP as an ODBC Data Source
If you have not already, first specify connection properties in an ODBC DSN (data source name). This is the last step of the driver installation. You can use the Microsoft ODBC Data Source Administrator to create and configure ODBC DSNs.
SFTP can be used to transfer files to and from SFTP servers using the SFTP Protocol. To connect, specify the RemoteHost;. service uses the User and Password and public key authentication (SSHClientCert). Choose an SSHAuthMode and specify connection values based on your selection.
Set the following connection properties to control the relational view of the file system:
- RemotePath: Set this to the current working directory.
- TableDepth: Set this to control the depth of subfolders to report as views.
- FileRetrievalDepth: Set this to retrieve files recursively and list them in the Root table.
Create a Linked Table to MyDirectory Data
Follow the steps below to create a linked table, which enables you to access live MyDirectory data.
- On the External Data tab in Access, click ODBC Database.
- Select the option to link to the data source. A linked table will enable you to read from and write data to the MyDirectory table.
Select the CData SFTP data source from the Machine Data Source tab.
- Select the MyDirectory table. For more information on this table, see the "Data Model" chapter in the help documentation.
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Double-click the linked table to make edits. The linked table will always have up-to-date data and any changes will be reflected back to the underlying table.