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The Oracle ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with Oracle, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access Oracle databases from virtually anywhere through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
Oracle
Oracle Connectivity Features
- Compatible with Oracle Database 11.2 or later
- Connect to live Oracle Database data, for real-time data access
- Full support for data aggregation and complex JOINs in SQL queries
- Seamless integration with leading BI, reporting, and ETL tools and with custom applications
Target Service, API
The driver provides native connectivity to Oracle Database including all versions from Oracle 9i onwards. Supports Oracle Cloud, on-premises deployments, and Oracle Autonomous Database.
Schema, Data Model
Models Oracle database with full access to schemas, tables, views, materialized views, stored procedures, functions, packages, and system objects. Complete metadata discovery with Oracle-specific data types.
Key Objects
Schemas, Tables, Views, Materialized Views, Stored Procedures, Functions, Packages, Triggers, Sequences, Synonyms, Database Links, and system objects. Full Oracle database object support.
Operations
Full PL/SQL and ANSI SQL support. All DML/DDL operations, stored procedure/function execution, package calls, complex queries, hierarchical queries, and Oracle-specific features like MERGE and flashback queries.
Authentication
Supports Oracle authentication with Username/Password, Windows Authentication, and Kerberos. Connection via TNS names, Easy Connect, or full connection string. Supports Oracle Wallet and SSL/TLS encryption.
Robust ODBC Access to Oracle Database
Full-featured and consistent SQL access to any supported data source through ODBC
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Standards-Compliant ODBC
ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol based drivers.
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Unicode, 32-bit and 64-bit support
Support 32-bit and 64-bit applications and unicode ODBC APIs.
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Cross-platform ODBC (Windows/Linux/Mac)
Available for Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Mac (macOS / OS X) platforms.
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Certified ODBC Compatibility*
Our drivers undergo extensive testing and are certified to be compatible with leading analytics and reporting applications like Tableau, Microsoft Excel, and many more.
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Embedded Remoting Capabilities
Our exclusive Remoting feature allows hosting the ODBC connection on a server to enable connections from various clients on any platform (Java, .NET, C++, PHP, Python, etc.), using any standards based technology (ODBC, JDBC, etc.). ODBC Remoting is enabled using the popular MySQL and SQL (TDS) wire protocol server.
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String, Date, Numeric SQL Functions
The driver includes a library of 50 plus functions that can manipulate column values into the desired result. Popular examples include Regex, JSON, and XML processing functions.
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Collaborative Query Processing
Our drivers enhance the data source's capabilities by additional client-side processing, when needed, to enable analytic summaries of data such as SUM, AVG, MAX, MIN, etc.
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Easily Customizable and Configurable
The data model exposed by our ODBC Drivers can easily be customized to add or remove tables/columns, change data types, etc. without requiring a new build. These customizations are supported at runtime using human-readable schema files that are easy to edit.
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Enterprise-class Secure Connectivity
Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.
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Replication and Caching
Our replication and caching commands make it easy to copy data to local and cloud data stores such as Oracle, SQL Server, Google Cloud SQL, etc. The replication commands include many features that allow for intelligent incremental updates to cached data.
See what you can do with Oracle ODBC Driver
Server
Connect to Oracle from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Oracle from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.
Integrate Oracle to your system through popular ETL / EAI tools such as Informatica PowerCenter. Standard SQL and Stored Procedures enable fast delivery of your integration projects.
Connect Oracle from any ODBC compatible tools:
Desktop
Your familiar tools can connect to Oracle using CData ODBC.
- Microsoft Access
- Power Query
- DBeaver
- and more
Connect to Oracle — empower every team
- Easiest way to connect to Oracle
- Dashboard / Reports that connect with Oracle
- Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Oracle. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Oracle to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.
Integrate Oracle to your system:
- Custom application integration with SQL
- SQL Server Linked Server
- Informatica PowerCenter
Need to integrate your internal systems with Oracle? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Oracle as a SQL Server Linked Server or connect via tools like Informatica PowerCenter using an SQL-based driver, no extra middleware required.
- Data Client of your choice
- Excel, MS Access Linked-table, PowerQuery
Still exporting and importing CSVs manually or with scripts? CData ODBC Drivers give you live access to Oracle — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Oracle data.
Frequently Asked Oracle ODBC Driver Questions
Learn more about Oracle ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration
Does Oracle support ODBC?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Oracle allows you to connect to Oracle data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:
- Accessing Oracle from applications: Connect to Oracle data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
- Real-time data: You can work with live Oracle data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
- Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Oracle and other systems.
The Oracle ODBC driver is an ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol-based driver with comprehensive ANSI SQL-92 support. This means that virtually any application that can connect to data via ODBC, can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration. Download a fully functional free trial of the Oracle ODBC driver today to get started.
Is there an ODBC driver for Oracle?
Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Oracle provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Oracle. The Oracle ODBC driver offers a simple SQL-based layer of abstraction that simplifies real-time data access for users and applications, enabling them to communicate with Oracle using a standardized set of functions. Virtually any application on any platform (including Windows, macOS, or *nix) can use the CData ODBC driver for real-time integration.
How do I connect to Oracle via ODBC?
Connectivity to Oracle via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Oracle ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Oracle ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver.
Once the installation is complete, navigate to the ODBC driver documentation page. Here, you'll find a wealth of information about the installed driver. The step-by-step instructions for creating a DSN and using it to connect to Oracle via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Oracle ODBC driver with all your favorite applications and development tools, ensuring you have all the support you need.
Where can I download an ODBC driver for Oracle?
All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Oracle ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Oracle ODBC driver today.
How do I install an ODBC driver for Oracle?
To install the Oracle driver, simply download one of the Oracle ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Oracle ODBC driver that matches the platform where you intend to use the driver. The installers are comprehensive setup utilities that will install all the components required to use the Oracle ODBC driver on your system.
Is the Oracle ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?
The Oracle ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Oracle driver installer will allow you to install both options, and you can select the ODBC driver binary that is appropriate for the system where you intend to use the driver.
Does pyODBC work with Oracle?
Absolutely. The Oracle ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Oracle from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Oracle ODBC driver.
However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Oracle. To learn more, check out the Oracle Python Connector online.
