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

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Google Campaign Manager 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 "Google Campaign Manager" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Google Campaign Manager.

   Google Campaign Manager uses the OAuth authentication standard. The data provider facilitates OAuth in various ways as described below. The following OAuth flow requires the authenticating user to interact with DoubleClick Campaign Manager, using the browser. You can also use a service account to authenticate.

   For authentication guides, see the Getting Started section of the data provider help documentation.

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 Google Campaign Manager from MySQL Workbench.

Query Google Campaign Manager from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Google Campaign Manager 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 Google Campaign Manager Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Google Campaign Manager data, like SELECT * FROM doubleclickdb.CampaignPerformance;

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