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How to Easily Query Jira Data in OpenOffice Base
Connect to Jira data in OpenOffice Base using the CData ODBC Driver for Jira and generate reports with live data insights.
Apache OpenOffice Base is a versatile, free database tool that makes connecting and managing data easy. With CData ODBC Driver for Jira, you can seamlessly integrate and query live Jira data, bringing real-time insights directly into OpenOffice.
This guide simplifies the setup, showing you how to connect Jira to OpenOffice Base so you can easily generate reports, analyze trends, and make informed decisions right within your familiar workspace.
About Jira Data Integration
CData simplifies access and integration of live Jira data. Our customers leverage CData connectivity to:
- Gain bi-directional access to their Jira objects like issues, projects, and workflows.
- Use SQL stored procedures to perform functional actions like changing issues status, creating custom fields, download or uploading an attachment, modifying or retrieving time tracking settings, and more.
- Authenticate securely using a variety of methods, including username and password, OAuth, personal access token, API token, Crowd or OKTA SSO, LDAP, and more.
Most users leverage CData solutions to integrate Jira data with their database or data warehouse, whether that's using CData Sync directly or relying on CData's compatibility with platforms like SSIS or Azure Data Factory. Others are looking to get analytics and reporting on live Jira data from preferred analytics tools like Tableau and Power BI.
Learn more about how customers are seamlessly connecting to their Jira data to solve business problems from our blog: Drivers in Focus: Collaboration Tools.
Getting Started
Overview
Here is an overview of the steps:
- CONFIGURE: Configure the DSN for Jira data in the CData ODBC Driver for Jira, using the required connection properties.
- CONNECT: Set up the ODBC connection in OpenOffice Base using the configured DSN.
- IMPORT: Once connected, review the available metadata and tables.
- CREATE: Create a report based on the queried Jira data data.
Configure the Jira DSN Using the CData ODBC Driver for Jira
To start, configure the DSN (Data Source Name) for Jira data in your system using the CData ODBC Driver for Jira. Download and install a 30-day free trial with all the features from here.
Once installed, launch the ODBC Data Source Administrator:
- On Windows: Search for ODBC Data Source Administrator in the Start menu and open the application.
- On Mac: Open Applications, go to Utilities, and select ODBC Manager.
- On Linux: Use the command line to launch ODBC Data Source Administrator or use unixODBC if installed.
Once launched, double-click on the CData Jira data Source and enter the required values to establish a connection:
To connect to JIRA, provide the User and Password. Additionally, provide the Url; for example, https://yoursitename.atlassian.net.
Setup an ODBC Connection in OpenOffice Base
Once you've set up the DSN, it's time to connect to it in OpenOffice Base and start querying data:
- Launch OpenOffice Base and select Database from the home screen.
- In the Database Wizard, choose ODBC from the 'Connect to an existing database' option and click Next.
- Click Browse to locate and select the DSN you created, then click OK.
- Enter the username associated with the DSN, click Test Connection to verify, and then click Next.
- Finally, click Finish to save the new database file to your desired directory. This will connect OpenOffice Base to your live Jira data data, ready for querying and analysis.
Your connection is now established — ready to query and analyze data seamlessly within OpenOffice Base.
Review the Metadata and Tables
After the database file is created and the connection is established, the table list will automatically display all available Jira data objects.
- Review the Jira data Object List: In the left pane, click on Tables to view the Jira data objects now available within OpenOffice Base.
- View Object Data: Click on any object to view its contents. The Jira data data will display directly within OpenOffice Base, allowing you to review records and fields with ease.
That's it! You have now successfully established a connection to Jira data in OpenOffice Base, with data readily available for analysis and reporting.
Create a Report
Now, let's generate a report based on your Jira data data.
- Open your database and go to the Reports tab, then select Create Report Using Wizard.
- In the Report Wizard, choose the Jira data table from the Table or Query section. Select the columns from Available Fields that you want to include in your report and move them to the Fields in Report section using the arrows.
- After configuring the fields, click Finish to generate your report.
- Analyze, adjust, save, and publish the report as needed.
Your report is now created, drawing live data directly from Jira data, and ready for analysis.
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Jira ODBC Driver
The Jira ODBC Driver is a powerful tool that allows you to connect with live Jira project management data, directly from any applications that support ODBC connectivity.
Access Jira like you would a database - query Projects, Groups, Workflows, etc. through a standard ODBC Driver interface.
