Hybrid Data Pipeline interfaces with applications (such as BI analytics or data management tools) using an industry standard data access interface for SQL and REST, typically ODBC, JDBC, or OData. When using ODBC or JDBC, Hybrid Data Pipeline must be deployed with a corresponding ODBC or JDBC driver. OData connectivity is handled by an OData layer within Hybrid Data Pipeline, and therefore does not require the use of a driver or separate component. Clients communicate with the main Hybrid Data Pipeline server over HTTPS to read or write data to a downstream application or database that may reside in the cloud or behind the firewall. Figure 1 illustrates secure communication over port 8080 or 8443 (configurable). HTTP is not recommended but usable for testing purposes.