SQL Workbench/J is a DBMS-independent, cross-platform SQL query tool. This topic describes
how to use SQL Workbench/J to connect to an AnalyticDB for MySQL cluster.
Prerequisites
Before you use SQL Workbench/J, make sure that the following requirements are met:
- You are familiar with the compatibility between SQL WorkBench/J and AnalyticDB for
MySQL. For more information, see Compatibility overview.
- MySQL JDBC is installed.
- SQL Workbench/J is installed. The IP address of the device on which SQL WorkBench/J
is installed is added to the whitelist of an AnalyticDB for MySQL cluster. For more information, see Configure a whitelist.
- A public endpoint is obtained for the AnalyticDB for MySQL cluster if you want to connect to the cluster over the Internet. For more information,
see Apply for or release a public endpoint.
Procedure
- Start SQL Workbench/J and choose .
Note The first time you use SQL Workbench/J, you must add the JDBC driver and its JAR file.
When you use SQL Workbench/J later, you can skip Steps 1 and 2.
- In the Manage drivers dialog box, select MySQL as the driver, add the JAR file of the driver, and then click OK.
- Choose . In the Select Connection Profile dialog box, configure the parameters described in the following table.
Parameter |
Description |
New profile |
The name of the connection. We recommend that you set a descriptive name that makes
it easy to identify.
|
Driver |
Select MySQL.
|
URL |
The endpoint used to connect to the AnalyticDB for MySQL cluster. You can view the connection information about the cluster on the Cluster Information page of the AnalyticDB for MySQL console.
|
Username |
The name of the account used to connect to the AnalyticDB for MySQL cluster. You can use one of the following account types:
- Privileged account
- Standard account
|
Password |
The password of the account used to connect to the AnalyticDB for MySQL cluster.
|
- After you configure the preceding parameters, click Test Connection. After the connection passes the test, click OK to connect to the AnalyticDB for MySQL cluster.