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

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Zoho CRM 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 "Zoho CRM" from Available Data Sources.
3. Zoho CRM uses OAuth to authenticate. Click Connect to authenticate with Zoho CRM.
4. 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 Zoho CRM from MySQL Workbench.

Query Zoho CRM from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Zoho CRM 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 Zoho CRM Data

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

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