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MySQL

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) that uses SQL (Structured Query Language) for storing, managing, and retrieving data. It is widely used in web applications, supports high performance and scalability, and powers many platforms such as WordPress, Facebook, and e-commerce systems.

Prerequisites​

The following prerequisites must be met for a user to create and test a successful connection.

  • The MySQL server must be accessible from iceDQ server.
  • Valid credentials to access the database.
  • MySQL version 8.1 or above.

Authentication Mechanism​

The following authentication mechanism is supported.

  • Username & Password

Connection​

Use the following properties to create a valid connection. Properties marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

NameDescriptionExample Values
Connection Name *      Name that uniquely identifies the connection.Sales_prod_conn
Driver *Driver used to establish the connection. By default, one driver is available.MySQL Native JDBC
Custom JDBC URLStandardized string used to define the connection details. Use this format supported by the driver: jdbc:mysql://[host]:[port]/[database]jdbc:mysql://193.167.42.80:3306/prod_db
Host *IP address or hostname of the database server.mysql.acme.com or 193.167.42.80
Port *Port is the address on which the server listens. Default value is 3306 for MySQL.3306
Database *Name of the target database.prod_db
Type *The connection type – either System Connection or User Connection. Refer Connections for more details.System or User
Username *Database login username with necessary privileges.john_doe
Password *Password associated with the specified username.Admin@123

Custom Properties​

Custom properties are optional connection parameters in the MySQL driver, allowing customization of settings like timeouts and proxy configurations. A list of supported properties is available here. The availability and behavior of custom connection properties may vary depending on the version of the MySQL JDBC driver in use.

Unsupported Datatypes​

The following data types are not supported.

  • ARRAY
  • XML
  • TINYBLOB
  • MEDIUMBLOB
  • LONG
  • CLOB
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