Parquet ODBC Driver

SQL-based access to Parquet through ODBC for seamless integration with BI, ETL, and reporting with just a few clicks.

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The Parquet ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live data from Parquet, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity. Access Parquet data like you would a database - read, write, and update Parquet ParquetData, etc. through a standard ODBC Driver interface.

Parquet

Parquet Connectivity Features

SQL access to Apache Parquet data
Connect to live Apache Parquet data, for real-time data access
Full support for data aggregation and complex JOINs in SQL queries
Secure connectivity through modern cryptography, including TLS 1.2, SHA-256, ECC, etc.
Generate table schema automatically based on existing Apache Parquet data or manually for greater control of the content you need
Seamless integration with leading BI, reporting, and ETL tools and with custom applications

Target Service, API

The driver provides SQL access to Apache Parquet files. Supports local files, network paths, and cloud storage locations (S3, Azure Blob, etc.).

Schema, Data Model

Automatically infers schema from Parquet file metadata. Supports complex types including nested structures and arrays.

Key Objects

Parquet files are exposed as tables. Each file or set of files in a directory becomes a queryable table. Supports partitioned datasets.

Operations

Read-only SQL queries on Parquet data. Supports filtering, projections, and aggregations with predicate pushdown for optimal performance.

Authentication

File system or cloud storage authentication. For cloud storage, supports AWS credentials, Azure credentials, or Google Cloud credentials.

Robust ODBC Access to Apache Parquet

Full-featured and consistent SQL access to any supported data source through ODBC

Standards-Compliant ODBC

ODBC 3.8 compliant native protocol based drivers.
Unicode, 32-bit and 64-bit support

Support 32-bit and 64-bit applications and unicode ODBC APIs.
Cross-platform ODBC (Windows/Linux/Mac)

Available for Microsoft Windows, Unix, and Mac (macOS / OS X) platforms.
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.
* Please visit our knowledge base to access how-to articles.
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.

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.
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.
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.
Enterprise-class Secure Connectivity

Includes standard Enterprise-class security features such as TLS/ SSL data encryption for all client-server communications.
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 Parquet ODBC Driver

Server

SQL Server Linked-Server

Connect to Parquet from SQL Server as Linked-Server. You can query Parquet from familiar Transact-SQL without need of setting up another application.

Data Integration & ETL

Integrate Parquet to your system through popular ETL / EAI tools such as Informatica PowerCenter. Standard SQL and Stored Procedures enable fast delivery of your integration projects.

Reporting & BI

Connect Parquet from any ODBC compatible tools:

Desktop

MS Access / Excel / PowerQuery

Your familiar tools can connect to Parquet using CData ODBC.

Connect to Parquet — empower every team

Management & Data Consumer

Easiest way to connect to Parquet
Dashboard / Reports that connect with Parquet
Data drives business, but IT teams are overwhelmed by accessing numerous siloed sources like Parquet. CData ODBC Drivers offer the fastest, easiest way to connect Parquet to BI tools like SAP BusinessObjects, Crystal Reports, Qlik, or Access.

IT Department

Integrate Parquet to your system:

Custom application integration with SQL
SQL Server Linked Server
Informatica PowerCenter

Need to integrate your internal systems with Parquet? CData ODBC Drivers let you do it easily—access Parquet as a SQL Server Linked Server or connect via tools like Informatica PowerCenter using an SQL-based driver, no extra middleware required.

IT Pro, Infrastructure

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 Parquet — no middleware or files needed. Use your preferred tools and stay in control of your Parquet data.

Frequently Asked Parquet ODBC Driver Questions

Learn more about Parquet ODBC drivers for data and analytics integration

Does Parquet support ODBC?

Not natively. However, CData offers an ODBC driver for Parquet that allows you to connect to Parquet data from any ODBC-compliant application, just like you would access a traditional database. This can be useful for tasks like:

Accessing Parquet from applications: Connect to Parquet data in popular tools and applications including Microsoft Excel, Tableau, Power BI, and many others.
Real-time data: You can work with live Parquet data within these applications, enabling tasks like reporting and analysis.
Connecting systems: Build data integrations between Parquet and other systems.

The Parquet 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 Parquet ODBC driver today to get started.

Is there an ODBC driver for Parquet?

Yes, the CData ODBC driver for Parquet provides universal ODBC data connectivity for Parquet. The Parquet 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 Parquet 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 Parquet via ODBC?

Connectivity to Parquet via ODBC is easy. First, download and install the Parquet ODBC driver. The download page includes separate installers for Windows, macOS, and Unix, so please select the Parquet 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 Parquet via ODBC are just the beginning. The documentation also provides extensive configuration details for using the Parquet 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 Parquet?

All of the CData ODBC drivers, including the Parquet ODBC driver are available for download online. To get started, download a fully functional free trial of the Parquet ODBC driver today.

How do I install an ODBC driver for Parquet?

To install the Parquet driver, simply download one of the Parquet ODBC driver installers available online. The download page includes separate Windows, macOS, and Unix installers, so please select the Parquet 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 Parquet ODBC driver on your system.

Is the Parquet ODBC driver 32-bit or 64-bit?

The Parquet ODBC driver is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit binaries. The Parquet 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 Parquet?

Absolutely. The Parquet ODBC driver seamlessly supports pyODBC connectivity. For example, check out this article on our online knowledgebase that demonstrates how you can connect to Parquet from PyCharm using pyODBC and the Parquet ODBC driver.

However, besides ODBC support, we also provide native Python data connectivity for Parquet. To learn more, check out the Parquet Python Connector online.