What is Open Database Connectivity in SAP BI-RA-CR - Crystal Reports?

SAP Term: Open Database Connectivity

• Component: BI-RA-CR

• Component Name: Crystal Reports

• Description: A standard developed by the Microsoft Corporation. It is an interface that gives applications the ability to retrieve data in data management systems using SQL for accessing the data. Such an interface allows a developer to develop, compile, and ship applications without targeting specific database management systems.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) is a standard application programming interface (API) for accessing databases. It enables applications to access data from different types of databases, such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and IBM DB2. ODBC is used in SAP Business Intelligence (BI) and Crystal Reports (BI-RA-CR) to access data from different sources. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use ODBC in SAP BI and Crystal Reports, you need to configure an ODBC data source. This involves setting up a connection between the database and the application. Once the connection is established, you can use the ODBC API to query the database and retrieve data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring an ODBC data source, make sure that you have the correct driver installed for the database you are connecting to. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the user credentials used for authentication are valid and have the necessary permissions to access the database. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using ODBC in SAP BI and Crystal Reports, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online tutorials available that provide step-by-step instructions on how to configure an ODBC data source.