Connect to an Amazon Redshift cluster using the Open Database Connectivity
ODBC Driver for Amazon Redshift is a software component that allows applications to connect to an Amazon Redshift cluster using the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) interface. ODBC is a standard interface for accessing data in relational databases, and it enables applications to interact with Amazon Redshift using SQL statements.
The ODBC driver for Amazon Redshift is available for download and installation on Windows and Linux platforms, and it provides a fast and efficient connection to Amazon Redshift. The driver includes support for a range of ODBC functions, such as SQLBrowseConnect, SQLDriverConnect, SQLExecDirect, and SQLPrepare, which enable applications to execute SQL queries, retrieve data, and update data in an Amazon Redshift cluster.
Using the ODBC driver, applications can also take advantage of features such as bulk loading, data compression, and encryption provided by Amazon Redshift. The driver also supports various authentication methods, including AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and temporary security credentials, to ensure secure access to Amazon Redshift.