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Setting up OData 2.0 endpoints for Salesforce external objects involves complex authentication credentials, connection parameters, and API limitations that can take weeks to configure properly.
There’s a much simpler way to access external data alongside your Salesforce information without the technical headaches of OData configuration.
Skip OData configuration entirely using Coefficient
Coefficient eliminates the need for OData endpoint setup by connecting directly to your external systems and importing that data into Google Sheets or Excel. You can then combine this external data with your Salesforce information in the same spreadsheet for powerful analysis.
How to make it work
Step 1. Connect to your external data source.
Open Coefficient in your spreadsheet and select your external database (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL) or API. The platform handles authentication automatically without requiring OData endpoint configuration.
Step 2. Import your external data.
Use Coefficient’s filtering capabilities to import only the specific data you need. Apply complex AND/OR logic to reduce data transfer time and focus on relevant records.
Step 3. Add your Salesforce data.
Import data from any Salesforce standard or custom object into adjacent columns. You can pull from reports, objects, or create custom queries to get exactly what you need.
Step 4. Create relationships between datasets.
Use spreadsheet functions like VLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH to connect your external data with Salesforce records. This gives you the same analytical power as external objects without the 100,000 record limit or restricted SOQL functionality.
Start analyzing external data today
Why struggle with OData endpoints when you can have your external and Salesforce data working together in minutes? Try Coefficient and skip the complex configuration entirely.
