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

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for SAP HANA XS Advanced 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 "SAP HANA XS Advanced" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to SAP HANA XS Advanced.

   SAP HANA XSA uses the OAuth authentication standard. Before connecting, it is necessary to establish an SAP HANA XSA OData Service. See the OAuth section in the Help documentation for a 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 SAP HANA XS Advanced from MySQL Workbench.

Query SAP HANA XS Advanced from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual SAP HANA XS Advanced database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live SAP HANA XS Advanced data.

Connect to SAP HANA XS Advanced 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 SAP HANA XS Advanced Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve SAP HANA XS Advanced data, like SELECT * FROM saphanaxsadb.;

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