Lightning Connect Adapters

Lightning Connect uses a protocol-specific adapter to connect to an external system and access its data. When you define an external data source in your organization, you specify the adapter in the Type field.
Available in: Salesforce Classic
Available in: Developer Edition

Available for an extra cost in: Enterprise, Performance, and Unlimited Editions


These adapters are available for Lightning Connect.

Lightning Connect Adapter Description
OData 2.0 Uses Open Data Protocol Version 2.0 to access data that’s stored outside Salesforce. The external data must be exposed via OData producers.
OData 4.0 Uses Open Data Protocol Version 4.0 to access data that’s stored outside Salesforce. The external data must be exposed via OData producers.
Salesforce Uses the Force.com REST API to access data that’s stored in other Salesforce organizations.
Custom adapter created via Apex You use the Apex Connector Framework to develop your own custom adapter when the other available adapters aren’t suitable for your needs.

A custom adapter can obtain data from anywhere. For example, some data can be retrieved from anywhere in the Internet via callouts, while other data can be manipulated or even generated programmatically.

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