Using the driver

After configuring the ODBC data source, you can connect and pull data from Shark using any compliant BI tool

After configuring the ODBC data source, you can connect and pull data from Shark using any compliant BI tool. For example, to retrieve data using Microsoft Excel:

Procedure

  1. Start Microsoft Excel.
  2. Select Data > From Other Sources > From Data Connection Wizard to view the Data Connection Wizard to select your new ODBC data source.
  3. In Welcome to the Data Connection Wizard, select ODBC DSN > Next.
  4. In Connect to OBDC Data Source, select Test Shark > Next.
  5. Select a table (or construct a query) to retrieve the data, and then click Finish.
    The current spreadsheet displays the data.