pgsalesforce_fdw
Sync Salesforce data with PostgreSQL (like Heroku Connect)
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Description
pgsalesforce is a PostgreSQL Foreign Data Wrapper (FDW) for Salesforce that enables users to query Salesforce data directly from PostgreSQL. It facilitates a bidirectional data synchronization between Salesforce and PostgreSQL, allowing for seamless data management and analysis.
How to use pgsalesforce_fdw?
To use pgSalesforce, create a connected app in Salesforce, configure OAuth settings, and set up the necessary environment variables. After that, you can run queries on the local tables synced from Salesforce and utilize PostgreSQL's capabilities for data analysis and reporting.
Core features of pgsalesforce_fdw:
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Bidirectional data sync between Salesforce and PostgreSQL
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Support for advanced analytics using PostgreSQL
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Data consolidation from multiple Salesforce instances
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Historical data storage in PostgreSQL
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Integration with reporting tools like Tableau and PowerBI
Why could be used pgsalesforce_fdw?
| # | Use case | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # 1 | Perform advanced analytics on Salesforce data using PostgreSQL | ✅ | |
| # 2 | Consolidate data from various Salesforce instances into a single PostgreSQL database | ✅ | |
| # 3 | Create custom applications that interact with Salesforce data without the limitations of the Salesforce API | ✅ | |
Who developed pgsalesforce_fdw?
The maker of pgSalesforce is Ruslan Talpa, who is actively developing this tool to enhance the integration between PostgreSQL and Salesforce.