How to integrate Shopify using Informatica PowerCenter

Integrate Informatica PowerCenter and Shopify
Integrate Informatica PowerCenter and Shopify

Learn how to quickly and efficiently connect Shopify with Informatica PowerCenter for smooth data access.

Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required. You can do it all using the high-performance Shopify ODBC Driver for Informatica PowerCenter (often referred to as the Shopify Connector). We'll walk you through the entire setup.

Ready to dive in? Download the product to jump right in, or follow the step-by-step guide below to see how it works.

Introduction

Informatica PowerCenter Logo JSON / REST API is becoming more and more popular each day as everyone embrace cloud-centric services. This article is primarily focused on Informatica users who want to access Shopify data or may be other API Integration in Informatica. However many tips and techniques described in this article will help you to understand how to integrate Shopify / XML SOAP / JSON / REST API in other ETL / Reporting apps such as Tableau, Power BI, SSRS, Talend, Excel and many more.

After going through this article you will learn how to Read Shopify / JSON / REST API data in Informatica and understand the concept of JSON / REST API. We will go through many screenshots and step-by-step examples to demonstrate  Shopify or REST API integration in Informatica PowerCenter.

XML / JSON can come from a local file or REST API service (internal or public) so we will include both examples in this article (i.e. Read JSON files in Informatica,  Import REST API in Informatica). So let’s get started. Next article will focus on how to write data to API in Informatica (POST / PUT data)

If you need to consume API which is not listed on connector library page then please refer to the below article links. It talks about how to read / write pretty much any API and not just Shopify API. It explains various API tips / tricks using our other Universal Drivers not mentioned in this article (i.e. ZappySys JSON / XML and CSV Drivers).

Requirements

This article assumes that you have full filled following basic requirements.

  1. Download Install ZappySys ODBC PowerPack (API Driver for Shopify included)
  2. Install Informatica PowerCenter Client Tools (e.g. Workflow and Mapping Designers)
  3. Access to a Relational database such as SQL Server (or use any of your choice e.g. Oracle, MySQL, DB2 ). If nothing available then you can use flat file target.

High level Steps for Import Shopify data using Informatica (Read Shopify API data)

Before we dive deep to learn how to load Shopify data in Informatica (i.e. Shopify to SQL Table), Here the summary of high-level steps you need to perform to import Shopify in Informatica (same steps for Import JSON / XML / REST API).

  1. Download and Install ZappySys API Driver (for connecting to Shopify)
  2. Create ODBC DSN using ZappySys API driver and choose Shopify Connector during Wizard
  3. Create Relational > ODBC Connection in Informatica Workflow designer (Point to DSN we created in the previous step)
  4. Import Shopify Source Definition in the Informatica Mapping Designer > Sources Tab
  5. Import Target Table Definition in the Informatica Mapping Designer > Targets Tab
  6. Create source to target mapping in Mappings tab
  7. Save mapping (name m_API_to_SQL_Load )
  8. Create Session using the mapping we created in the previous step
  9. Save Workflow and execute to load Shopify data into SQL Table. Verify your data and log.
    Loading JSON data to SQL Table in Informatica (Import Shopify / REST API / JSON Files)

    Loading Shopify data to SQL Table in Informatica (Import REST API or JSON Files)

Video Tutorial – Read any API / JSON data in Informatica (Load Shopify to SQL Table)

Below video is not about Shopify API but its showing API access in general (for any API). By watching following ~5 min video can learn steps listed in this article to load JSON API data into SQL Server Table using ZappySys JSON Driver. You can go though full article to learn many useful details not covered in this video.

Getting Started – Import Shopify to SQL Server in Informatica

Now let’s get started. For example purpose, we will read data from Shopify and load data into SQL Server Table using Informatica Workflow.

Create data source using Shopify ODBC Driver

Step-by-step instructions

To get data from Shopify using Informatica PowerCenter, we first need to create an ODBC data source. We will later read this data in Informatica PowerCenter. Perform these steps:

  1. Download and install ODBC PowerPack (if you haven't already).

  2. Search for odbc and open the ODBC Data Sources (64-bit):

    Open ODBC Data Source

  3. Create a User data source (User DSN) based on the ZappySys API Driver driver:

    ZappySys API Driver
    Create new User DSN for ZappySys API Driver
    • Create and use a User DSN if the client application runs under a User Account. This is the ideal option at design time (e.g., when developing in Visual Studio). Use it for both types of applications (64-bit and 32-bit).
    • Create and use a System DSN if the client application runs under a System Account (e.g., as a Windows Service). This is usually the required option in a production environment. If your Windows Service is a 32-bit application, you must use the 32-bit ODBC Data Source Administrator to configure this

  4. When the Configuration window appears give your data source a name if you haven't done that already, then select "Shopify" from the list of Popular Connectors. If "Shopify" is not present in the list, then click "Search Online" and download it. Then set the path to the location where you downloaded it. Finally, click Continue >> to proceed with configuring the DSN:

    ShopifyDSN
    Shopify
    ODBC DSN Template Selection

  5. Now it's time to configure the Connection Manager. Select Authentication Type, e.g. Token Authentication. Then select API Base URL (in most cases, the default one is the right one). More info is available in the Authentication section.

    Admin Access Token (Custom App)

    Shopify authentication

    Method: Admin API Access Token (Recommended for Single-Store Connections)

    This method uses a permanent Admin API Access Token generated from a "Custom App" within your Shopify Admin. This is the simplest way to connect if you are only integrating with your own store.

    Quick Setup Summary:

    • Log in to your Shopify Admin and click Settings (the gear icon in the bottom left).
    • Select Apps from the left-side settings menu.
    • Click the Develop apps button at the top right of the page.
    • Open your app (or create a new one) and configure the necessary Admin API access scopes.
    • Click Install app. Once installed, navigate to the API credentials tab.

    Important: Your Admin API access token (shpat_xxx) is only revealed once. Please copy and store it securely immediately after clicking "Reveal token once."

    Note: If you are using the Shopify Dev Dashboard (via a Partner Account), you must use the OAuth Authorization Code Grant method, as those apps do not issue permanent 'shpat' tokens.

    Video Tutorial: How to Get Admin API Access Token in Shopify?

    Part 1: Create and Configure the Shopify App

    1. Visit https://accounts.shopify.com and log into your Shopify store account.
    2. After logging in, select the store you wish to connect to.
    3. Select Settings (gear icon in the lower-left corner) to launch the Settings screen.
    4. On the left menu panel, select Apps. (Note: Sales channels are now managed in a separate menu item).
    5. On the Apps page, select Develop apps (near the top right of the screen).
      Note: If this is your first time accessing this section, you may need to click "Allow custom app development" to proceed.
    6. On the App development screen, select Create an app.
    7. Give the app a name (e.g., "ZappySys Connector"), select the appropriate developer from the drop-down, and select Create app.
    8. Click Configure Admin API scopes.
    9. In the Admin API access scopes screen, select the checkboxes based on which features you plan to use:
      • For Customers: read_customers, write_customers
      • For Orders: read_orders, write_orders
      • For Products: read_products, write_products
      • For Inventory: read_inventory, write_inventory
      • For Locations: read_locations
      • For Payouts/Analytics: read_all_orders or read_analytics

      Important: If you select fewer scopes than required, some connector features will not work. To ensure full functionality, select both read and write permissions for the resources you need to access.

    10. After selecting your scopes, click Save at the top or bottom of the page.
    11. Install the app by clicking the Install app button (upper-right corner). If prompted, confirm by selecting Install.

    Part 2: Get Admin API Access Token

    1. Once the app is installed, you will be taken to the API credentials tab.
    2. Look for the Admin API access token section. Select Reveal token once to show the token (it starts with shpat_).

    3. IMPORTANT: Copy and save this token immediately in a secure location. You cannot view it again after leaving this page.

      Reveal Token Screenshot

      Note: You may also see an API Key or Secret Key in this section; these are not required for this specific authentication method. Use only the Admin API access token.

    Part 3: Configure the ZappySys Connector

    1. Open the ZappySys connector configuration screen.
    2. Enter Subdomain: Enter the unique subdomain of your Shopify store into the Subdomain parameter textbox.

      How to find your Subdomain:

      If you use a custom domain (e.g., www.my-store.com), you must still use your internal Shopify subdomain:

      • Method 1 (Admin URL): While logged into Shopify, check your browser address bar.
        • If the URL is admin.shopify.com/store/my-unique-slug, your subdomain is my-unique-slug.
        • If the URL is my-unique-slug.myshopify.com/admin, your subdomain is my-unique-slug.
      • Method 2 (Domains Setting): Go to Settings > Domains. Look for the "Primary domain for the online store" or the fallback domain ending in .myshopify.com. The part before the dots is your subdomain.
    3. Enter Access Token: Paste the shpat_xxx token you saved in Step 14 into the Admin API Access Token textbox.
      Tip: Click the ellipses (...) button inside the textbox to open a larger dialog for easier pasting.
    4. Click Test Connection to verify the settings.
    5. If the test is successful, click OK to save the configuration.
    API Connection Manager configuration

    Just perform these simple steps to finish authentication configuration:

    1. Set Authentication Type to Admin Access Token (Custom App) [Http]
    2. Optional step. Modify API Base URL if needed (in most cases default will work).
    3. Fill in all the required parameters and set optional parameters if needed.
    4. Finally, hit OK button:
    ShopifyDSN
    Shopify
    Admin Access Token (Custom App) [Http]
    https://[$Subdomain$].myshopify.com/admin/api/2025-01
    Required Parameters
    Sub-domain Fill-in the parameter...
    Admin API Access Token Fill-in the parameter...
    Optional Parameters
    RetryMode RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
    RetryStatusCodeList 429
    RetryCountMax 5
    RetryMultiplyWaitTime True
    ODBC DSN HTTP Connection Configuration

    OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-legged) - RECOMMENDED

    Shopify authentication

    Authenticate using OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code Flow (3-legged). Use this for apps built in the Dev Dashboard (https://dev.shopify.com). This is the primary OAuth flow supported for public apps and apps created in the Dev Dashboard.

    Method: OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-Legged)

    This method is for apps built in the Shopify Dev Dashboard. Use this if you are a Partner or developer building a multi-store integration.

    Note: If you are connecting to your own single store, the Admin Access Token method is significantly simpler. Use this OAuth method only if your integration specifically requires a Client ID and Secret.

    Part 1: Create and Configure App in Dev Dashboard

    1. Log in to the Shopify Dev Dashboard using your Partner account.
    2. Click Apps in the left menu, then click Create app.
    3. Select Start from Dev Dashboard (manual setup) and give your app a name.
    4. Step 1: Configure Scopes and URLs via "Versions"
      • Click the Versions tab at the top of the app screen.
      • Click Create version (or edit the Draft).
      • In the URLs section, enter https://zappysys.com/oauth into Allowed redirection URL(s).
      • Select your Admin API scopes based on which features you plan to use:
        • For Customers: read_customers, write_customers
        • For Orders: read_orders, write_orders
        • For Products: read_products, write_products
        • For Inventory: read_inventory, write_inventory
        • For Locations: read_locations
        • For Payouts/Analytics: read_all_orders or read_analytics

        Important: If you select fewer scopes than required, some connector features will not work. To ensure full functionality, select both read and write permissions for the resources you need to access.

      • Click Release (top right). Note: Settings only become active once a version is Released.
    5. Step 2: Set Distribution Method
      • Click Distribution in the left-side menu.
      • Select Custom Distribution.
      • Enter your Shopify store URL (e.g., your-store.myshopify.com) and click Generate link.
      • Action Required: Copy the generated install link, open it in your browser, and follow the prompts to install/unlock the app for your store. You must complete this step before testing the connection in ZappySys.

    Part 2: Get Client Credentials

    1. Click on Settings in the left-side navigation of your app.
    2. In the Client credentials section, copy the Client ID and Client Secret (click the eye icon to reveal).

    Part 3: Configure the ZappySys Connector

    1. Open the ZappySys connector and select OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-legged).
    2. Subdomain: Enter your store handle (the part before .myshopify.com).
    3. Client ID / Secret: Paste the credentials from Steps 6 and 7.
    4. Redirect URI: Enter https://zappysys.com/oauth.
    5. Click Test Connection. You will be prompted to authorize the app in your browser.

    Note on Tokens: Successful authorization generates an "Offline" Access Token (starting with shpca_). This token does not expire and does not require a refresh token.

    Troubleshooting: If you see "App no longer available," ensure you have completed the Distribution step and followed the Install Link in Step 5 to unlock the app for your store.

    API Connection Manager configuration

    Just perform these simple steps to finish authentication configuration:

    1. Set Authentication Type to OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-legged) - RECOMMENDED [OAuth]
    2. Optional step. Modify API Base URL if needed (in most cases default will work).
    3. Fill in all the required parameters and set optional parameters if needed.
    4. Press Generate Token button to generate the tokens.
    5. Finally, hit OK button:
    ShopifyDSN
    Shopify
    OAuth Authorization Code Grant (3-legged) - RECOMMENDED [OAuth]
    https://[$Subdomain$].myshopify.com/admin/api/2025-01
    Required Parameters
    Redirect URI (***Must match App Settings***) Fill-in the parameter...
    ODBC DSN OAuth Connection Configuration

  6. Once the data source connection has been configured, it's time to configure the SQL query. Select the Preview tab and then click Query Builder button to configure the SQL query:

    ZappySys API Driver - Shopify
    Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required.
    ShopifyDSN
    Open Query Builder in API ODBC Driver to read and write data to REST API

  7. Start by selecting the Table or Endpoint you are interested in and then configure the parameters. This will generate a query that we will use in Informatica PowerCenter to retrieve data from Shopify. Hit OK button to use this query in the next step. 

    SELECT * FROM Products
    Configure table/endpoint parameters in ODBC data source based on API Driver
    Some parameters configured in this window will be passed to the Shopify API, e.g. filtering parameters. It means that filtering will be done on the server side (instead of the client side), enabling you to get only the meaningful data much faster.

  8. Now hit Preview Data button to preview the data using the generated SQL query. If you are satisfied with the result, use this query in Informatica PowerCenter:

    ZappySys API Driver - Shopify
    Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required.
    ShopifyDSN
    SELECT * FROM Products
    API ODBC Driver-based data source data preview
    You can also access data quickly from the tables dropdown by selecting <Select table>.
    A WHERE clause, LIMIT keyword will be performed on the client side, meaning that the whole result set will be retrieved from the Shopify API first, and only then the filtering will be applied to the data. If possible, it is recommended to use parameters in Query Builder to filter the data on the server side (in Shopify servers).

  9. Click OK to finish creating the data source.

Video Tutorial

Create Connection in Informatica Workflow Designer

Once you create DSN using API Driver our next step is to define a connection for Shopify source in Informatica PowerCenter Workflow designer.

  1. Open Workflow designer [W] icon
  2. Goto Connections > Relational
    Create new connection for JSON in Informatica

    Create a new connection for Shopify in Informatica

  3. Click New and select ODBC
    Select ODBC connection type in Informatica (Using ZappySys JSON ODBC DSN)

    Select ODBC connection type in Informatica (Using ZappySys API ODBC DSN)

  4. Now on the ODBC connection setup enter connection name, some fake userid / password (this is a required field but its ignored by JSON Driver)
  5. In the Connection String field enter the exact same name of DSN (Open ODBC Data Sources UI to confirm)
    Configure Shopify connection in Informatica for REST API – Using ZappySys API ODBC Driver

    Configure Shopify connection in Informatica for REST API – Using ZappySys API Driver

  6. Click OK to close the connection properties.

That’s it. Now we ready to move to next step (define source and target in Mapping Designer).

Import Shopify Source Definition in Informatica Mapping Designer

Now let’s look at steps to import Shopify table definition.

  1. Open Informatica Mapping Designer (Click [D] icon)

  2. Click on Source Icon to switch to Sources designer

  3. From the top menu > Click on Sources > Import from Database …

    Import JSON Source definition in Informatica Mapping Designer (JSON file or REST API)

    Import Shopify Source definition in Informatica Mapping Designer (JSON file or REST API)

  4. Select ODBC data source from the dropdown (Find out DSN we created earlier to use as JSON Source)

  5. Click Connect button to get a list of tables. Any array node is listed as a table. Also, you will see array node with parent columns (e.g. value_with_parent). You may get some warning like below but they are harmless so just ignore by clicking OK.

    DLL name entry missing from C:\Informatica\PowerCenter8.6.1\client\bin\powrmart.ini Section = ODBCDLL Entry = ZappySys JSON Driver
    —————————————————-
    Using EXTODBC.DLL to support ZappySys JSON Driver. For native support of ZappySys JSON Driver make an entry in the .ini file.
    Select JSON Source Table in Informatica Mapping Designer (JSON file or REST API)

    Select Shopify Source Table in Informatica Mapping Designer (JSON file or REST API)

  6. Select Table you wish to get (You can filter rows by custom SQL query. We will see later in this article how to do)
  7. Optionally once table structure is imported you can rename it
    Rename imported table definition in Informatica Source Designer

    Rename imported table definition in Informatica Source Designer

  8. That’s it, we are now ready to perform similar steps to import Target table structure in the next section.

Import SQL Server Target Definition in Informatica Mapping Designer

Now let’s look at steps to import Target table definition (very similar to the previous section, the only difference is this time we will select DSN which points to SQL Server or any other Target Server).

Now lets look at steps to import target table definition in Informatica mapping designer.

  1. In the Mapping Designer, Click on Target Icon to switch to Target designer
  2. From the top menu > Click on Targets > Import from Database …
  3. Select DSN for your Target server (if DSN doesn’t exist then create one by opening ODBC Sources just like we created one for JSON API source (see the previous section about creating DSN).
    Import target Table Definition in informatica

    Import target Table Definition in informatica

  4. Enter your userid , password and Schema name and click Connect to see tables
  5. Select Table name to and click OK import definition.
    Import Target SQL Table Definition in Informatica - Select table from the list

    Import Target SQL Table Definition in Informatica – Select table from the list

Create Source to Target Mapping in Informatica (Import JSON to SQL Server)

Once you have imported source and target table definition, we can create mapping and transformation to load data from JSON to SQL Table.

  1. First open Mapping Designer (Click [D] icon)
  2. Drag JSON Source from sources folder
  3. Drag SQL Table from Targets folder
  4. Map desired columns from Source to target
    Define Source to Target mapping for JSON to SQL Table load in Informatica

    Define Source to Target mapping for Shopify to SQL Table load in Informatica

  5. For certain columns you may have to do datatype conversion. For example to convert OrderDate form nstring to DataTime you have to use Expression Transform like below and map it to target. In below example, our JSON has date format (e.g. 2018-01-31 12:00:00 AM ). To import this to DateTime field in SQL server we need to convert it using TO_DATE function. Use double quotes around T to make this format working.
    TO_DATE(OrderDate,'YYYY-MM-DD H12:MI:SS AM')

 --For ISO use below way
        TO_DATE(OrderDate,'YYYY-MM-DD"T"HH24:MI:SS')
    Informatica JSON to SQL Table Mapping - Datatype conversion (nstring to datetime)

    Informatica Shopify to SQL Table Mapping – Datatype conversion (nstring to datetime)

  6. Once you done with mapping save your mapping and name it (i.e. m_Api_To_SQL)
  7. Now lets move to next section to create workflow.

Create Workflow and Session in Informatica

Now the final step is to create a new workflow. Perform following steps to create workflow which with a session task to import JSON data into SQL table.

  1. Open workflow designer by click [W] icon.
  2. Launch new workflow creation wizard by click Workflow top menu >  Wizard
    name your workflow (e.g. wf_Api_Tp_Sql_Table_Import)

    Creating Informatica Workflow - Wizard UI (Import JSON data to SQL Table)

    Creating Informatica Workflow – Wizard UI (Import Shopify data to SQL Table)

  3. Finish the wizard and double-click the Session to edit some default properties.
  4. First change Error settings so we fail session on error (By default its always green)
    Fail Informatica Session on error (JSON to SQL Load)

    Fail Informatica Session on error (Shopify data to SQL Load)

  5. Select JSON connection for Source
    Select JSON Source Connection in Informatica - JSON File / REST API Load to SQL Table

    Select Shopify Source Connection in Informatica – Load Shopify data to SQL Table

  6. Change default Source query if needed. You can pass parameters to this query to make it dynamic.
    Modify JSON Source SQL query - Pass parameters, change URL, set filter etc

    Modify Shopify Source SQL query – Pass parameters, change URL, set filter etc

  7. Select Target connection of SQL Target Table
    Select SQL Target Connection in Informatica - JSON File / REST API Load to SQL Table

    Select SQL Target Connection in Informatica – Load Shopify data to SQL Table

  8. Save workflow
  9. That’s it. We ready to run our first workflow to load JSON data to SQL.

Execute Workflow and Validate Log in Informatica

Now once you are done with your workflow, execute it to see the log.

Loading JSON data to SQL Table in Informatica (Import REST API or JSON Files)

Loading Shopify data to SQL Table in Informatica (Import REST API or JSON Files)

 

POST data to Shopify in Informatica

There will be a time when you like to send Source data to REST API or SOAP Web Service. You can use below Query for example. For detailed explanation on how to POST data in Informatica check this article .

Video Tutorial – How to POST data to REST API in Informatica

Here is detailed step by step video on REST API POST in informatica PowerCenter

 

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Optional: Centralized data access via ZappySys Data Gateway

In some situations, you may need to provide Shopify data access to multiple users or services. Configuring the data source on a Data Gateway creates a single, centralized connection point for this purpose.

This configuration provides two primary advantages:

  • Centralized data access
    The data source is configured once on the gateway, eliminating the need to set it up individually on each user's machine or application. This significantly simplifies the management process.
  • Centralized access control
    Since all connections route through the gateway, access can be governed or revoked from a single location for all users.
Data Gateway
Local ODBC
data source
Simple configuration
Installation Single machine Per machine
Connectivity Local and remote Local only
Connections limit Limited by License Unlimited
Central data access
Central access control
More flexible cost

To achieve this, you must first create a data source in the Data Gateway (server-side) and then create an ODBC data source in Informatica PowerCenter (client-side) to connect to it.

Let's not wait and get going!

Create Shopify data source in the gateway

In this section we will create a data source for Shopify in the Data Gateway. Let's follow these steps to accomplish that:

  1. Search for gateway in the Windows Start Menu and open ZappySys Data Gateway Configuration:

    Open ZappySys Data Gateway Service Manager

  2. Go to the Users tab and follow these steps to add a Data Gateway user:

    • Click the Add button
    • In the Login field enter a username, e.g., john
    • Then enter a Password
    • Check the Is Administrator checkbox
    • Click OK to save
    Data Gateway - Add User

  3. Now we are ready to add a data source:

    • Click the Add button
    • Give the Data source a name (have it handy for later)
    • Then select Native - ZappySys API Driver
    • Finally, click OK
    ShopifyDSN
    ZappySys API Driver
    Data Gateway - Add data source

  4. When the ZappySys API Driver configuration window opens, go back to ODBC Data Source Administrator where you already have the Shopify ODBC data source created and configured, and follow these steps on how to Import data source configuration into the Gateway:

    • Open ODBC data source configuration and click Copy settings:
      ZappySys API Driver - Configuration [Version: 2.0.1.10418]
      ZappySys API Driver - Shopify
      Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required.
      ShopifyDSN
      Copy connection string for ODBC application
    • The window opens, telling us the connection string was successfully copied to the clipboard: Successful connection string copying for ODBC application

    • Then go to Data Gateway configuration and in data source configuration window click Load settings:

      ShopifyDSN
      ZappySys API Driver - Configuration [Version: 2.0.1.10418]
      ZappySys API Driver - Shopify
      Read and write Shopify data effortlessly. Integrate, manage, and automate customers, orders, products, and inventory — almost no coding required.
      ShopifyDSN
      Load configuration in ZappySys Data Gateway data source
    • Once a window opens, just paste the settings by pressing CTRL+V or by clicking right mouse button and then Paste option.

  5. Once done, go to the Network Settings tab and Add a firewall rule for inbound traffic:

    Data Gateway - Add firewall rule for inbound connections
    • This will initially allow all inbound traffic.
    • Click Edit IP filters to restrict access to specific IP addresses or ranges.

  6. Crucial Step: After creating or modifying the data source, you must:

    • Click the Save button to persist your changes.
    • Hit Yes when prompted to restart the Data Gateway service.

    This ensures all changes are properly applied:

    ZappySys Data Gateway - Save Changes
    Skipping this step may cause the new settings to fail, preventing you from connecting to the data source.

Create ODBC data source to connect to the gateway

In this part we will create an ODBC data source to connect to the ZappySys Data Gateway from Informatica PowerCenter. To achieve that, let's perform these steps:

  1. Search for odbc and open the ODBC Data Sources (64-bit):

    Open ODBC Data Source

  2. Create a User data source (User DSN) based on the ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server driver:

    ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server
    Create new User DSN for ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server
    If you don't see the ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server driver in the list, choose a similar version.

  3. Then set a Name for the data source (e.g. Gateway) and the address of the Data Gateway:

    ZappySysGatewayDSN
    localhost,5000
    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Setting hostname and port
    Make sure you separate the hostname and port with a comma, e.g. localhost,5000.

  4. Proceed with the authentication part:

    • Select SQL Server authentication
    • In the Login ID field enter the user name you created in the Data Gateway, e.g., john
    • Set Password to the one you configured in the Data Gateway
    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Selecting SQL Authentication

  5. Then set the default database property to ShopifyDSN (the one we used in the Data Gateway):

    ShopifyDSN
    ShopifyDSN
    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Selecting database
    Make sure to type the data source name manually or copy/paste it directly into the field. Using the dropdown might fail because the Trust server certificate option is not enabled yet (next step).

  6. Continue by checking the Trust server certificate option:

    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Trusting certificate

  7. Once you do that, test the connection:

    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Testing connection

  8. If the connection is successful, everything is good:

    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Testing connection succeeded

  9. Done!

We are ready to move to the final step. Let's do it!

Access data in Informatica PowerCenter via the gateway

Finally, we are ready to read data from Shopify in Informatica PowerCenter via the Data Gateway. Follow these final steps:

  1. Go back to Informatica PowerCenter.

  2. Open Informatica Mapping Designer (Click [D] icon)

  3. Click on Source Icon to switch to Sources designer

  4. From the top menu > Click on Sources > Import from Database …

    Import JSON Source definition in Informatica Mapping Designer (JSON file or REST API)

    Import Shopify Source definition in Informatica Mapping Designer (JSON file or REST API)

  5. Select ODBC data source from the dropdown (Find out DSN we created earlier to use as JSON Source)

  6. Click Connect button to get a list of tables. Any array node is listed as a table. Also, you will see array node with parent columns (e.g. value_with_parent). You may get some warning like below but they are harmless so just ignore by clicking OK.

    DLL name entry missing from C:\Informatica\PowerCenter8.6.1\client\bin\powrmart.ini Section = ODBCDLL Entry = ZappySys JSON Driver
    —————————————————-
    Using EXTODBC.DLL to support ZappySys JSON Driver. For native support of ZappySys JSON Driver make an entry in the .ini file.
    Select JSON Source Table in Informatica Mapping Designer (JSON file or REST API)

    Select Shopify Source Table in Informatica Mapping Designer (JSON file or REST API)

  7. Read the data the same way we discussed at the beginning of this article.

  8. That's it!

Now you can connect to Shopify data in Informatica PowerCenter via the Data Gateway.

If you are asked for authentication details, use Database authentication, SQL authentication or Basic authentication option and enter the credentials you used when configuring the Data Gateway, e.g. john and your password.

Supported Shopify Connector actions

Got a specific use case in mind? We've mapped out exactly how to perform a variety of essential Shopify operations directly in Informatica PowerCenter, so you don't have to figure out the setup from scratch. Check out the step-by-step guides below:

Conclusion

In this article we showed you how to connect to Shopify in Informatica PowerCenter and integrate data without writing complex code — all of this was powered by Shopify ODBC Driver.

Download ODBC PowerPack now or ping us via chat if you have any questions or are looking for a specific feature (you can also reach out to us by submitting a ticket):

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