Zoom Connector for Azure Data Factory (Pipeline)

Zoom Connector can be used to integrate Zoom REST API in your App / BI Tools. You can read/write data about Meetings, Invite, Users, Accounts and more.

In this article you will learn how to quickly and efficiently integrate Zoom data in Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) without coding. We will use high-performance Zoom Connector to easily connect to Zoom and then access the data inside Azure Data Factory (Pipeline).

Let's follow the steps below to see how we can accomplish that!

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Create ODBC Data Source (DSN) based on ZappySys API Driver

Step-by-step instructions

To get data from Zoom using Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) we first need to create a DSN (Data Source) which will access data from Zoom. We will later be able to read data using Azure Data Factory (Pipeline). Perform these steps:

  1. Download and install ODBC PowerPack.

  2. Open ODBC Data Sources (x64):

    Open ODBC Data Source
  3. Create a User data source (User DSN) based on ZappySys API Driver:

    ZappySys API Driver
    Create new User DSN for ZappySys API Driver
    • Create and use User DSN if the client application is run under a User Account. This is an ideal option in design-time, when developing a solution, e.g. in Visual Studio 2019. Use it for both type of applications - 64-bit and 32-bit.
    • Create and use System DSN if the client application is launched under a System Account, e.g. as a Windows Service. Usually, this is an ideal option to use in a production environment. Use ODBC Data Source Administrator (32-bit), instead of 64-bit version, if Windows Service is a 32-bit application.
    Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) uses a Service Account, when a solution is deployed to production environment, therefore for production environment you have to create and use a System DSN.
  4. When the Configuration window appears give your data source a name if you haven't done that already, then select "Zoom" from the list of Popular Connectors. If "Zoom" 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:

    ZoomDSN
    Zoom
    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.

    Zoom authentication

    OAuth App must be created under Admin Console > Channel > API > Settings. [API reference]

    Follow the steps below to create a Zoom OAuth app and obtain the required credentials (Client ID and Client Secret):

    1. Go to the Zoom App Marketplace and sign in with your Zoom account.
    2. From the top navigation bar, open the Develop dropdown and select Build App.
    3. In the What kind of app are you creating window, select General App, click the Create button.
    4. Enter a name for your app and select the app type.
      (E.g. Zoom-General App)
    5. Click Create to continue.
    6. In the Redirect URL for OAuth field, enter the following URI and add it to the allow list:
      https://zappysys.com/oauth/
    7. Copy your Client ID and Client Secret, then paste them into the ZappySys API Component/Driver UI under the required parameters.
    8. From the Scopes window, please add the appropriate Granular scopes. You can search for the scopes listed below and enable them as needed.
      Scope Levels:
      • User-Level: Grants access only to the authenticated user’s data. Suitable for apps where users connect with their own Zoom account.
      • Admin-Level: Grants access to data across all users in the account, provided the user has admin permissions. Best for organization-wide apps.
      • Master-Level: Grants access at the highest level, typically for apps that need full account control (including sub-accounts). Requires Master Account credentials.

      Recommended Scopes:
      User-Level
      • user:read:settings
      • meeting:read:list_meetings
      • meeting:read:meeting
      • meeting:read:list_registrants
      • meeting:read:past_meeting
      • meeting:read:list_registration_questions
      • webinar:read:list_webinars
      • webinar:read:webinar
      • webinar:read:list_registrants
      • report:read:user
      Admin-Level
      • user:read:settings:admin
      • user:write:user:admin
      • meeting:read:list_meetings:admin
      • meeting:read:meeting:admin
      • meeting:read:list_registrants:admin
      • meeting:read:past_meeting:admin
      • meeting:read:list_registration_questions:admin
      • user:read:list_users:admin
      • webinar:read:list_webinars:admin
      • webinar:read:webinar:admin
      • webinar:read:list_registrants:admin
      • report:read:user:admin
      Master-Level
      • user:read:settings:master
      • meeting:read:list_meetings:master
      • meeting:read:meeting:master
      • meeting:read:list_registrants:master
      • user:read:list_users:master
      • webinar:read:list_webinars:master
      • webinar:read:webinar:master
      • webinar:read:list_registrants:master
      • report:read:user:master
    9. That’s it! After adding the scopes, click Continue to complete the process.
    10. In the ZappySys API Component/Driver UI, enter your Zoom app Client ID and Client Secret, then click Generate Token to obtain the access tokens.
    11. You’re done!
    API Connection Manager configuration

    Just perform these simple steps to finish authentication configuration:

    1. Set Authentication Type to User Credentials (Access Your Data) [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:
    ZoomDSN
    Zoom
    User Credentials (Access Your Data) [OAuth]
    https://api.zoom.us/v2
    Required Parameters
    Client Id Fill-in the parameter...
    Client Secret Fill-in the parameter...
    Redirect Url Fill-in the parameter...
    Token Url Fill-in the parameter...
    Authorization Url Fill-in the parameter...
    Optional Parameters
    Retry Mode RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
    Retry Status Code 429
    Retry Count Max 5
    Retry Multiply Wait Time True
    ODBC DSN OAuth Connection Configuration
    Zoom authentication

    Server-to-Server OAuth authentication method that lets applications access the Zoom API directly without user login or consent, using a Client ID and Secret to generate short-lived tokens. [API reference]

    Follow the steps below to create a Zoom OAuth app and obtain the required credentials (Client ID and Client Secret):

    1. Go to the Zoom App Marketplace and sign in with your Zoom account.
    2. From the top navigation bar, open the Develop dropdown and select Build App.
    3. In the What kind of app are you creating window, select Server to Server OAuth App, click the Create button.
    4. Enter a name for your app and select the app type.
      (E.g. Basic OAuth App)
    5. Click Create to continue.
    6. Copy your Account ID, Client ID, and Client Secret, then paste them into the ZappySys API Component/Driver UI under the required parameters.
    7. In the Information window, enter the company name, developer name, and email address, then click Continue.
    8. From the Scopes window, please add the appropriate Granular scopes. You can search for the scopes listed below and enable them as needed.
      Scope Levels:
      • Admin-Level: Grants access to data across all users in the account, provided the user has admin permissions. Best for organization-wide apps.
      • Master-Level: Grants access at the highest level, typically for apps that need full account control (including sub-accounts). Requires Master Account credentials.

      Recommended Scopes:
      Admin-Level
      • user:read:settings:admin
      • user:write:user:admin
      • meeting:read:list_meetings:admin
      • meeting:read:meeting:admin
      • meeting:read:list_registrants:admin
      • meeting:read:past_meeting:admin
      • meeting:read:list_registration_questions:admin
      • user:read:list_users:admin
      • webinar:read:list_webinars:admin
      • webinar:read:webinar:admin
      • webinar:read:list_registrants:admin
      • report:read:user:admin
      Master-Level
      • user:read:settings:master
      • meeting:read:list_meetings:master
      • meeting:read:meeting:master
      • meeting:read:list_registrants:master
      • user:read:list_users:master
      • webinar:read:list_webinars:master
      • webinar:read:webinar:master
      • webinar:read:list_registrants:master
      • report:read:user:master
    9. That’s it! After adding the scopes, click Continue to complete the process.
    10. In the ZappySys API Component/Driver UI, enter your Zoom app Account ID, Client ID, and Client Secret, then click Test Connection.
    11. You’re done!
    API Connection Manager configuration

    Just perform these simple steps to finish authentication configuration:

    1. Set Authentication Type to App Credentials (Access Account Level Data) [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. Finally, hit OK button:
    ZoomDSN
    Zoom
    App Credentials (Access Account Level Data) [OAuth]
    https://api.zoom.us/v2
    Required Parameters
    Account Id Fill-in the parameter...
    Client Id Fill-in the parameter...
    Client Secret Fill-in the parameter...
    Token Url Fill-in the parameter...
    Optional Parameters
    Retry Mode RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
    Retry Status Code 429
    Retry Count Max 5
    Retry Multiply Wait Time True
    ODBC DSN OAuth Connection Configuration
    Zoom authentication

    OAuth App must be created under Admin Console > Channel > API > Settings. [API reference]

    Perform the following steps to get the Zoom OAuth credentials (i.e. Client ID and Client Secret)

    1. Go to Zoom Marketplace Portal and sign in there.
    2. Once you successfully login then select "Build App" option from Develop dropdown from top left on the page.
    3. Click on Create button of OAuth panel section of page.
    4. Enter the name for your application and choose app type (Recommneded "Account-Level App") option for your API
    5. Then proceed with clicking Create button.
    6. In Redirect URL for OAuth enter this https://zappysys.com/oauth/ as Redirect URI and add it to allow lists.
    7. Copy Client ID and Client Secret here and paste it into Connection Manager Required Paramters section in respective place holders
    8. Add appropiate scopes from the Scopes menu option to the right side of page for your API as below :

      NOTE: If you need to read/write data for all users (not just 'me') then add :admin suffix in the scope (e.g. meeting:read:admin)

      • meeting:read
      • meeting:write
      • user:read
      • user:write
      • user_info:read
      • meeting:read
      • chat_channel:read
      • chat_channel:write
      • chat_contact:read
      • chat_message:read
      • chat_message:write
      • contact:read
      • pac:read
      • pac:write
      • phone:read
      • phone:write
      • phone_call_control:read
      • phone_call_control:write
      • phone_call_log:read
      • phone_call_log:write
      • phone_e911:read
      • phone_recording:read
      • phone_recording:write
      • phone_sms:read
      • phone_sms:write
      • phone_voicemail:read
      • phone_voicemail:write
      • recording:read
      • recording:write
      • tsp:read
      • tsp:write
      • user:read
      • user:write
      • user_info:read
      • user_zak:read
      • webinar:read
      • webinar:write
      • report:read:user
    9. Click Generate Token button on Connection Manager UI to generate tokens.
    10. That's it!
    API Connection Manager configuration

    Just perform these simple steps to finish authentication configuration:

    1. Set Authentication Type to User Credentials (Access Your Data) - With Legacy Scopes [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:
    ZoomDSN
    Zoom
    User Credentials (Access Your Data) - With Legacy Scopes [OAuth]
    https://api.zoom.us/v2
    Required Parameters
    ClientId Fill-in the parameter...
    ClientSecret Fill-in the parameter...
    RedirectUrl Fill-in the parameter...
    TokenUrl Fill-in the parameter...
    AuthorizationUrl Fill-in the parameter...
    Optional Parameters
    Scope
    RetryMode RetryWhenStatusCodeMatch
    RetryStatusCodeList 429
    RetryCountMax 5
    RetryMultiplyWaitTime True
    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 - Zoom
    Zoom Connector can be used to integrate Zoom REST API in your App / BI Tools. You can read/write data about Meetings, Invite, Users, Accounts and more.
    ZoomDSN
    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 Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) to retrieve data from Zoom. Hit OK button to use this query in the next step.

    SELECT *  FROM Meetings 
    WITH(
      UserId ='me' -- enter user id or email
    )
    --You can get UserId by selecting from 'list_users' endpoint and also this value available as dropdown value for UserId parameter.
    Configure table/endpoint parameters in ODBC data source based on API Driver
    Some parameters configured in this window will be passed to the Zoom 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 Azure Data Factory (Pipeline):

    ZappySys API Driver - Zoom
    Zoom Connector can be used to integrate Zoom REST API in your App / BI Tools. You can read/write data about Meetings, Invite, Users, Accounts and more.
    ZoomDSN
    SELECT *  FROM Meetings 
    WITH(
      UserId ='me' -- enter user id or email
    )
    --You can get UserId by selecting from 'list_users' endpoint and also this value available as dropdown value for UserId parameter.
    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 Zoom 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 Zoom servers).
  9. Click OK to finish creating the data source.

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Read data in Azure Data Factory (ADF) from ODBC datasource (Zoom)

  1. Sign in to Azure Portal

    • Open your browser and go to: https://portal.azure.com

    • Enter your Azure credentials and complete MFA if required.

    • After login, go to Data factories.

    Azure Portal
  2. Under Azure Data Factory Resource - Create or select the Data Factory you want to work with.

    Select the Data Factory
  3. Inside the Data Factory resource page, click Launch studio.

    Launch Azure Data Factory Studio
  4. Create a New Integration Runtime (Self-Hosted):

    • In Azure Data Factory Studio, go to the Manage section (left menu).

    • Under Connections, select Integration runtimes.

    • Click + New to create a new integration runtime.

    Create new Self-Hosted integration runtime
  5. Select Azure, Self-Hosted option:

    Create new Self-Hosted integration runtime
  6. Select Self-Hosted option:

    Create new Self-Hosted integration runtime
  7. Set a name, we will use OnPremisesRuntime:

    Set a name for IR
  8. Download and install Microsoft Integration Runtime.

    Download and install Microsoft Integration Runtime
  9. Launch Integration Runtime and copy/paste Authentication Key from Integration Runtime configuration in Azure Portal:

    Copy/paste Authentication Key
  10. After finishing registering the Integration Runtime node, you should see a similar view:

    Check Integration Runtime node status
  11. Go back to Azure Portal and finish adding new Integration Runtime. You should see it was successfully added:

    Integration Runtime status
  12. Create a New Linked service:

    • In the Manage section (left menu).

    • Under Connections, select Linked services.

    • Click + New to create a new Linked service based on ODBC.

    Add new Linked service
  13. Select ODBC service:

    Add new ODBC service
  14. Configure new ODBC service. Use the same DSN name we used in the previous step and copy it to Connection string box:

    ZoomDSN
    DSN=ZoomDSN
    Configure new ODBC service
  15. For created ODBC service create ODBC-based dataset:

    Add new ODBC dataset
  16. Go to your pipeline and add Copy data connector into the flow. In Source section use OdbcDataset we created as a source dataset:

    Set source in Copy data
  17. Then go to Sink section and select a destination/sink dataset. In this example we use precreated AzureBlobStorageDataset which saves data into an Azure Blob:

    Set sink in Copy data
  18. Finally, run the pipeline and see data being transferred from OdbcDataset to your destination dataset:

    Run the flow

Executing SQL queries using Lookup activity

If you need to execute commands in Zoom instead of retrieving data, use the Lookup activity for that purpose. Use this approach when you want data to be changed on the Zoom side, but you don't need the data on your side (a "fire-and-forget" scenario).

Perform these simple steps to accomplish that:

  1. Go to your pipeline in Azure Data Factory

  2. Find Lookup activity in the Activities pane

  3. Then drag-and-drop the Lookup activity onto your pipeline canvas

  4. Click Settings tab

  5. Select OdbcDataset in the Source dataset field

  6. Finally, enter your SQL query in the Query text box:

SELECT * FROM Meetings WITH( UserId ='me' -- enter user id or email ) --You can get UserId by selecting from 'list_users' endpoint and also this value available as dropdown value for UserId parameter.
Configuring Lookup activity in ADF pipeline to perform a command in Zoom

Centralized data access via Data Gateway

In some situations, you may need to provide Zoom 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

If you need any of these requirements, you will have to create a data source in Data Gateway to connect to Zoom, and to create an ODBC data source to connect to Data Gateway in Azure Data Factory (Pipeline).

Let's not wait and get going!

Creating Zoom data source in Gateway

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

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

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

    • Click Add button
    • In Login field enter username, e.g., john
    • Then enter a Password
    • Check Is Administrator checkbox
    • Click OK to save
    Data Gateway - Adding User
  3. Now we are ready to add a data source:

    • Click Add button
    • Give Datasource a name (have it handy for later)
    • Then select Native - ZappySys API Driver
    • Finally, click OK
    ZoomDSN
    ZappySys API Driver
    Data Gateway - Adding data source
  4. When the ZappySys API Driver configuration window opens, configure the Data Source the same way you configured it in ODBC Data Sources (64-bit), in the beginning of this article.

  5. Very important step. Now, after creating or modifying the data source make sure you:

    • Click the Save button to persist your changes.
    • Hit Yes, once asked if you want to restart the Data Gateway service.

    This will ensure all changes are properly applied:

    ZappySys Data Gateway - Save Changes
    Skipping this step may result in the new settings not taking effect and, therefore you will not be able to connect to the data source.

Creating ODBC data source for Data Gateway

In this part we will create ODBC data source to connect to Data Gateway from Azure Data Factory (Pipeline). To achieve that, let's perform these steps:

  1. Open ODBC Data Sources (x64):

    Open ODBC Data Source
  2. Create a User data source (User DSN) based on ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server:

    ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server
    Create new User DSN for ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server
    If you don't see ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server driver in the list, choose a similar version driver.
  3. Then set a Name of the data source (e.g. Gateway) and the address of the Data Gateway:

    GatewayDSN
    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 authentication part:

    • Select SQL Server authentication
    • In Login ID field enter the user name you used in Data Gateway, e.g., john
    • Set Password to the one you configured in Data Gateway
    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Selecting SQL Authentication
  5. Then set the default database property to ZoomDSN (the one we used in Data Gateway):

    ZoomDSN
    ODBC driver for SQL Server - Selecting database
  6. Continue by checking 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 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!

Accessing data in Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) via Data Gateway

Finally, we are ready to read data from Zoom in Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) via Data Gateway. Follow these final steps:

  1. Go back to Azure Data Factory (Pipeline).

  2. Create a New Linked service:

    • In the Manage section (left menu).

    • Under Connections, select Linked services.

    • Click + New to create a new Linked service based on ODBC.

    Add new Linked service
  3. Select ODBC service:

    Add new ODBC service
  4. Configure new ODBC service. Use the same DSN name we used in the previous step and copy it to Connection string box:

    GatewayDSN
    DSN=GatewayDSN
    Configure new ODBC service
  5. Read the data the same way we discussed at the beginning of this article.

  6. That's it!

Now you can connect to Zoom data in Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) via the Data Gateway.

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

Actions supported by Zoom Connector

Learn how to perform common Zoom actions directly in Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) with these how-to guides:

Conclusion

In this article we showed you how to connect to Zoom in Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) and integrate data without any coding, saving you time and effort.

We encourage you to download Zoom Connector for Azure Data Factory (Pipeline) and see how easy it is to use it for yourself or your team.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact ZappySys support team. You can also open a live chat immediately by clicking on the chat icon below.

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