ODBC

Overview

ODBC is the connector type for data sources reached through an ODBC connection string. In the repository seed data it is stored as ODBC with ConnectorTypeID = 8, the description ODBC driver, OLE DB behavior disabled, and the Azure source type Odbc.

Function

Use the ODBC connector type when a connector should read from a data source through an ODBC data source name or ODBC connection string.

When ODBC is selected in the Connector detail page, AnalyticsCreator shows the standard connection-string editor, the Template action, and the Test connection action. Selecting the connector type inserts the ODBC connection-string template, and the Template action can insert it again if needed.

Saving an ODBC connector requires a connector name and connector type. If a connection string is present, AnalyticsCreator opens the ODBC connection, reads the data-source information schema, uses the quoted-identifier pattern when it is available, saves the connector, and refreshes the navigation tree.

Access

ODBC connector type configuration is opened through the common connector editor. The connector type itself is selected in the Connector type field.

How to access

Navigation tree

Data warehouse -> Connectors -> Add connector, or Data warehouse -> Connectors -> CONNECTOR -> Edit connector

Toolbar

Sources -> New connector -> Add, or Sources -> List -> Connectors

Diagram

Not direct. Edit an ODBC connector from the Connectors list or connector node.

Visual element

Connector detail page, Connectors list, and Connectors navigation-tree node.

Screen overview

The Connector detail page contains the following visible fields and actions when the ODBC connector type is selected.

ID Property Description
1You can use #ENCRYPTED_STRING# alias instead of plain-text passwords. You can add encrypted string using Options->Encrypted stringsHelp text shown at the top of the Connector page. The connection-string context menu can insert an encrypted-string alias.
2Connector nameConnector name. Saving requires a non-empty value.
3Connector typeSelect ODBC.
4Azure source typeStores the Azure source type associated with the connector. The seeded ODBC connector type uses Odbc.
5Do not store connection string in CFG.SSIS__ConfigurationsControls whether the connector connection string is excluded from SSIS configuration storage.
6Connection stringODBC connection string used by the connector. The template format is DSN=[DSN];UID=[USER];PWD=[PASSWORD].
7TemplateInserts the ODBC connection-string template into the connection string field.
8Test connectionDecrypts encrypted-string aliases if used, opens the connection through ODBC, closes it, and shows a success message when the connection opens.
9SaveSaves the connector, detects the quoted identifier from ODBC data-source metadata when the schema exposes it, refreshes the navigation tree, and reloads the saved connector page.
10CancelReturns to the previous page. If there are unsaved changes, AnalyticsCreator asks whether to save or cancel the navigation.

List behavior

  • The Connectors list filters by connector name, connector type id, connection string, locale, code page, or format.
  • The list grid shows ConnectorName, ConnectorType, and ConnectionString.
  • Double-clicking a connector opens it in the Connector detail page.
  • New opens a new Connector detail page. Delete removes the selected connector after confirmation.

Connector actions

  • The Connectors branch provides Refresh, List connectors, Add connector, Import connector from file, and Import connector from cloud.
  • A selected connector provides Set diagram filter, Add to diagram filter, Edit connector, Delete connector, DWH Wizard, Refresh used sources, Refresh all sources, Export connector to file, and Export connector to cloud.
  • The ODBC connector type is displayed with the generic database source connector icon when connector nodes are rendered.

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