Access your ServiceNow data using SQL API

The SQL API provides read-only access to your ServiceNow tables, allowing you to write SQL queries, create reports, and perform analysis while maintaining your existing security controls. This eliminates the need for data synchronization and ensures you work with current ServiceNow data.

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• Getting started with ServiceNow SQL API
  The ServiceNow SQL API provides data access to your ServiceNow instances through industry-standard ODBC and JDBC drivers, enabling direct connections from Business Intelligence (BI) tools and data analysis platforms.
• SQL API reference
  This section provides details about SQL API minimum requirements and usage limitations.
• Configuring SQL API
  This section guides you through the complete setup process for the ServiceNow SQL API, covering both instance configuration and driver installation. You will configure your ServiceNow instance to enable SQL API access, set up the necessary security controls, and install the appropriate drivers on your client machine.
• Common use cases for SQL API
  The SQL API provides value across multiple scenarios including business intelligence reporting, ad-hoc data analysis, custom report development, and data lake integration.
• Integrate SQL API Drivers with Third Party BI Tools
  Configure ServiceNow SQL API drivers to connect with third-party business intelligence and database tools for direct data access and analysis.
• Troubleshooting
  Reference guide for troubleshooting SQL API errors.