Query Azure Active Directory 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 Azure Active Directory data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Azure Active Directory in Connect and work with live Azure Active Directory data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Azure Active Directory 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 "Azure Active Directory" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Azure Active Directory.

   Azure Active Directory uses the OAuth authentication standard. To authenticate using OAuth, you will need to create an app to obtain the OAuthClientId, OAuthClientSecret, and CallbackURL connection properties. See the OAuth section in the Help documentation for an authentication guide.

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 Azure Active Directory from MySQL Workbench.

Query Azure Active Directory from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Azure Active Directory 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 Azure Active Directory Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Azure Active Directory data, like SELECT * FROM azureactivedirectorydb.Domains;

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