About the Simba Apache Hive ODBC Connector

The Simba Apache Hive ODBC Connector is used for direct SQL and HiveQL access to Apache Hadoop / Hive distributions, enabling Business Intelligence (BI), analytics, and reporting on Hadoop / Hive-based data. The connector efficiently transforms an application’s SQL query into the equivalent form in HiveQL, which is a subset of SQL-92. If an application is Hive-aware, then the connector is configurable to pass the query through to the database for processing. The connector interrogates Hive to obtain schema information to present to a SQL-based application. Queries, including joins, are translated from SQL to HiveQL. For more information about the differences between HiveQL and SQL, see SQL Connector for HiveQL.

The Simba Apache Hive ODBC Connector complies with the ODBC 3.80 data standard and adds important functionality such as Unicode and 32- and 64-bit support for high-performance computing environments.

ODBC is one of the most established and widely supported APIs for connecting to and working with databases. At the heart of the technology is the ODBC connector, which connects an application to the database. For more information about ODBC, see: https://insightsoftware.com/blog/what-is-odbc/. For complete information about the ODBC specification, see the ODBC API Reference from the Microsoft documentation: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/odbc/reference/syntax/odbc-api-reference.

The Simba Apache Hive ODBC Connector is available for Microsoft® Windows®, Linux, Solaris, AIX, and macOS platforms.

For installation and configuration instructions for the Windows connector, see https://documentation.insightsoftware.com/simba-apache-hive-odbc-data-connector-for-win/Default.htm
For installation and configuration instructions for the UNIX and Linux connector, see https://documentation.insightsoftware.com/simba-apache-hive-odbc-data-connector-linux/Default.htm

Note:

This is the most up-to-date version of the Installation and Configuration Guide, for use with version 2.6.15 of the connector. If you are using an older version of the connector, certain features may not be available and certain settings may behave in unexpected ways. Please consult the PDF version of the Installation and Configuration Guide that was installed with your connector.

The Installation and Configuration Guide is suitable for users who are looking to access data residing within Hive from their desktop environment. Application developers might also find the information helpful. Refer to your application for details on connecting via ODBC.