How to Seamlessly Import UKG Pro WFM Data into IBM SPSS Modeler

Mohsin Turki
Mohsin Turki
Technical Marketing Engineer
Integrate UKG Pro WFM data into IBM SPSS Modeler using the CData ODBC Driver for real-time insights and advanced data analysis.

IBM SPSS Modeler is a powerful data mining and predictive analytics platform that enables organizations to extract valuable insights from their data. By connecting UKG Pro WFM data data to SPSS Modeler via the CData API Driver for ODBC, you can leverage real-time access for advanced data mining, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis.

This guide takes you through the steps of connecting IBM SPSS Modeler to UKG Pro WFM data, enabling seamless data import, preparation, and analysis. With the CData API Driver for ODBC, you can unlock the full potential of your UKG Pro WFM data data within IBM SPSS Modeler for actionable insights.

Overview

Here is an overview of the steps:

  1. CONFIGURE THE ODBC DRIVER: Set up a connection to UKG Pro WFM data in the CData API Driver for ODBC by entering the required connection properties.
  2. SET UP ODBC CONNECTION IN SPSS MODELER: Establish the ODBC connection within IBM SPSS Modeler by selecting the configured DSN.
  3. IMPORT AND PROCESS DATA: Import the UKG Pro WFM data data into SPSS Modeler, then review, filter, transform, and prepare the data for predictive analytics and statistical modeling.

Configure the UKG Pro WFM DSN Using the CData ODBC Driver

To start, configure the DSN (Data Source Name) for UKG Pro WFM data in your system using the CData ODBC Driver. Download and install a 30-day free trial with all the features from here.

Once installed, launch the ODBC Data Source Administrator:

  • On Windows: Search for ODBC Data Source Administrator in the Start menu and open the application.
  • On Mac: Open Applications, go to Utilities, and select ODBC Manager.
  • On Linux: Use the command line to launch ODBC Data Source Administrator or use unixODBC if installed.
ODBC Data Source Administrator

Once launched, double-click on the CData UKG Pro WFM data Source and enter the required values to establish a connection:

Start by setting the Profile connection property to the location of the UKGProWFM Profile on disk (e.g. C:\profiles\UKGProWFM.apip). Next, set the ProfileSettings connection property to the connection string for UKGProWFM (see below).

UKGProWFM API Profile Settings

UKG Pro Workforce Management uses OAuth 2.0 with the Resource Owner Password Credentials grant (grant_type=password) to authorize access to the API. Unlike most OAuth-based profiles, this does not use a browser redirect/authorization-code step: the driver exchanges your UKG Pro WFM username, password, client ID, and client secret directly for an access token.

Set the following connection properties to authenticate:

  • AuthScheme: Set this to OAuthPassword.
  • Host: Set this to the hostname of your UKG Pro Workforce Management datacenter/tenant (for example, yourcompany.mykronos.com). Do not include the protocol (https://) or a trailing slash.
  • OAuthClientId: Set this to the client ID issued for your UKG Pro Workforce Management OAuth application.
  • OAuthClientSecret: Set this to the client secret issued for your UKG Pro Workforce Management OAuth application.
  • User: Set this to your UKG Pro Workforce Management username.
  • Password: Set this to your UKG Pro Workforce Management password.

Access tokens are obtained from https://{Host}/api/authentication/access_token. Refresh tokens issued by UKG Pro Workforce Management expire after 7 days; if a refresh attempt fails because the refresh token itself has expired, the driver must re-authenticate with your User/Password credentials to obtain a new access token.

Configuring ODBC DSN (Salesforce is shown)

Setup an ODBC Connection in IBM SPSS Modeler

After configuring the DSN, it's time to connect to it in IBM SPSS Modeler:

  • Launch IBM SPSS Modeler, log in, and create a new stream.
    • IBM SPSS Modeler Home screen
  • From the Sources palette, locate the Database node, and drag it onto the canvas.
    • IBM SPSS Modeler Canvas
  • Double-click the Database node to open the configuration dialog. Select , browse to select the configured DSN, then click OK.
  • In the Database dialog, browse to select the table(s) you’d like to import, preview the data, and click OK to finalize.
    • IBM SPSS Modeler Database Connections (Salesforce is shown)

You are now ready to process and analyze the UKG Pro WFM data data in IBM SPSS Modeler.


Process Data: Filter, Categories, and Model

Once the tables are imported, you can refine, filter, categorize, and model your UKG Pro WFM data data in SPSS Modeler:

  • Filtering: Double-click your Database connection, go to the Filter section, and select/deselect fields to focus on relevant data. This improves processing speed and model accuracy.
    • IBM SPSS Modeler Data Filtering (Salesforce is shown)
  • Set Data Types and Roles: Categorize your fields and assign roles to each data type by navigating to the Types section.
    • IBM SPSS Modeler Data Types Categorization (Salesforce is shown)
  • Perform a Basic Analysis: Drag and drop the Analysis node next to your Database node, connect them, and click the Play button to run the stream and analyze the data.

You have now performed a simple analysis, enabling SPSS Modeler to process and display insights from your database.


Unlock the Potential of Your UKG Pro WFM Data with CData

With the CData API Driver for ODBC, connecting UKG Pro WFM data data to IBM SPSS Modeler is seamless. Start your free trial today and unlock the full potential of your real-time data for advanced analytics and decision-making.

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