MySQL Connector - Catalog, Transform, Query, Visualize

The MySQL connector allows data to be cataloged, queried, transformed and to create tables in MySQL. This can be used to quickly and easily join data between different systems like MySQL and Hive, or between different MySQL instances.

The MySQL connector is available for the Promethium Enterprise edition. The MySQL connector is currently not available for the Free or Professional editions.

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Connect MySQL

Connecting to MySQL is fast and easy. Simply click Data Sources from the menu, then click + New Data Source. Select MySQL and enter the information for your MySQL.

MySQL Connection

MySQL connection details can be case sensitive. Ensure that data is entered with the correct case for your MySQL.

What Happens Next - Finish MySQL Connection

Click the Connect button then select schemas. After successful connection and schema selection Promethium will automatically crawl and catalog data in your MySQL, then make the data easily searchable and usable.

Click Data Explorer from the menu and begin exploring the data in your MySQL Data Cloud.

MySQL Data Catalog Promethium

FAQs

Is my data moved or copied out of MySQL?

No. Your data stays in MySQL and isn't moved to Promethium.

What options are available for publishing datasets?

Datasets can be published as a view, as a table in MySQL or as a dbt model.

Is this a Production-level connector?

Yes. The MySQL connector is designed for all-sized Datasets.