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

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

   Google uses the OAuth authentication standard. You can authorize the data provider to access Google Spreadsheets as an individual user or with a Google Apps Domain service account. See the Getting Started section of the data provider 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 Google Directory from MySQL Workbench.

Query Google Directory from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Google 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 Google Directory Data

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

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