How to Seamlessly Import Adobe Target Data into IBM SPSS Modeler

IBM SPSS Modeler is a powerful data mining and predictive analytics platform that enables organizations to extract valuable insights from their data. By connecting Adobe Target data data to SPSS Modeler via the CData ODBC Driver for Adobe Target, 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 Adobe Target data, enabling seamless data import, preparation, and analysis. With the CData ODBC Driver for Adobe Target, you can unlock the full potential of your Adobe Target 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 Adobe Target data in the CData ODBC Driver for Adobe Target 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 Adobe Target data data into SPSS Modeler, then review, filter, transform, and prepare the data for predictive analytics and statistical modeling.

Configure the Adobe Target DSN Using the CData ODBC Driver

To start, configure the DSN (Data Source Name) for Adobe Target 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.

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

To connect to Adobe Target, you must provide the Tenant property along with OAuth connection properties mentioned below. Note that while other connection properties can influence processing behavior, they do not affect the ability to connect.

To determine your Tenant name:

1. Log in to Adobe Experience. The URL will look similar to: "https://experience.adobe.com/#/@mycompanyname/preferences/general-section".
2. Extract the value after the "/#/@". In this example, it is "mycompanyname".
3. Set the Tenant connection property to that value.

User Accounts (OAuth)

You must set AuthScheme to OAuthClient for all user account flows.

Note: Adobe authentication via OAuth requires updating your token every two weeks.

All Applications

Obtaining the OAuth Access Token

Set the following properties to connect:

• InitiateOAuth: Set to GETANDREFRESH to automatically perform the OAuth exchange and refresh the OAuthAccessToken as needed.
• OAuthClientId : Set to the client Id assigned when you registered your app.
• OAuthClientSecret : Set to the client secret assigned when you registered your app.
• CallbackURL : Set to the redirect URI defined when you registered your app. For example: https://localhost:3333

With these settings, the provider obtains an access token from Adobe Target, which it uses to request data. The OAuth values are stored in the location specified by OAuthSettingsLocation, ensuring they persist across connections.

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.

• From the Sources palette, locate the Database node, and drag it onto the 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.

You are now ready to process and analyze the Adobe Target 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 Adobe Target 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.

• Set Data Types and Roles: Categorize your fields and assign roles to each data type by navigating to the Types section.

• 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 Adobe Target Data with CData

With the CData ODBC Driver for Adobe Target, connecting Adobe Target 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.