COF-C02 · Question #527
What does Snowflake recommend a user do if they need to connect to Snowflake with a tool or technology mat is not listed in Snowflake partner ecosystem?
The correct answer is D. Connect through Snowflake's JDBC or ODBC drivers. Snowflake recommends using its JDBC or ODBC drivers to connect any tool or technology that is not officially listed in the Snowflake partner connect ecosystem. JDBC and ODBC are industry-standard database connectivity interfaces supported by virtually all BI, ETL, and analytics…
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What does Snowflake recommend a user do if they need to connect to Snowflake with a tool or technology mat is not listed in Snowflake partner ecosystem?
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- AUse Snowflake's native API.
- BUse a custom-built connector.
- CContact Snowflake Support for a new driver.
- DConnect through Snowflake's JDBC or ODBC drivers
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- C3% (1)
- D94% (30)
Explanation
Snowflake recommends using its JDBC or ODBC drivers to connect any tool or technology that is not officially listed in the Snowflake partner connect ecosystem. JDBC and ODBC are industry-standard database connectivity interfaces supported by virtually all BI, ETL, and analytics tools. This approach avoids the need for custom connectors or special support requests. Snowflake's native REST API is typically used for programmatic access or custom application development, not for replacing standard driver-based tool connectivity.
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