Query Authorize.Net Data in MySQL Workbench

MySQL Workbench allows users to administer MySQL environments and gain better visibility into databases. When paired with CData Connect (on-premise or Connect Server), you get live access to Authorize.Net data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Authorize.Net in Connect and work with live Authorize.Net data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Authorize.Net Data

CData Connect uses a straightforward, point-and-click interface to connect to data sources and generate APIs.

1. Login to Connect and click Connections.
2. Select "Authorize.Net" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Authorize.Net.

   You can obtain the necessary connection properties on the Security Settings -> General Settings page after logging into your Merchant Account.

   • UseSandbox: The Authorize.Net API to be used to process transactions. If you are using a production account, this property can be left blank. If you are using a developer test account, set this to 'TRUE'.
   • LoginID: The API login Id associated with your payment gateway account. This property is used to authenticate that you are authorized to submit website transactions. Note that this value is not the same as the login Id that you use to log in to the Merchant Interface.
   • TransactionKey: The transaction key associated with your payment gateway account. This property is used to authenticate that you are authorized to submit website transactions.
4. Click Save Changes
5. Click Privileges -> Add and add the new user (or an existing user) with the appropriate permissions.

With the virtual database created, you are ready to connect to Authorize.Net from MySQL Workbench.

Query Authorize.Net from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual Authorize.Net database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live Authorize.Net data.

Connect to Authorize.Net through Connect

1. In MySQL Workbench, click to add a new MySQL connection.
2. Name the connection (CData Connect).
3. Set the Hostname, Port, and Username parameters to connect to the SQL Gateway.
4. Click Store in Vault to set and store the password.
5. Click Test Connection to ensure the connection is configured properly and click OK.

Query Authorize.Net Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Authorize.Net data, like SELECT * FROM authorizedotnetdb.SettledBatchList;

With access to live Authorize.Net data from MySQL Workbench, you can easily query and update Authorize.Net, just like you would a MySQL database. Request a demo of the CData Connect and start working with Authorize.Net just like a MySQL database today.