MySQL drivers & connectors for data integration
Easy-to-use wire-protocol Drivers for accessing MySQL-compatible databases. Easily integrate MySQL data with BI, reporting, analytics, ETL tools, and custom solutions.
MySQL data integration
Access MySQL data in all of the systems you use every day, including BI & analytics tools, databases, data warehouses, and custom apps. Customers commonly use CData's MySQL connectivity to:
- Provide a logical data layer of abstraction that shields users from the complexity of data access and integration.
- Get blazing-fast access to data for BI, reporting, and data integration with highly optimized read/write performance.
- Securely explore tables, columns, keys, data, and full meta-data based on user identity.
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The CData difference
Our standards-based approach to connectivity streamlines data access and insulates usrs from the complexities of integrating BigQuery data.
Unparalleled MySQL Connectivity Get full access to your MySQL data wherever you need it. CData is the undisputed leader in MySQL connectivity providing the most comprehensive access to live MySQL data anywhere. Thousands of customers and hundreds of leading data ISVs rely on our connectivity to make the most of their data.
Fastest time to value Reduce development cycles and accelerating the overall time to market. Our pre-built, optimized connectors eliminate the need for complex custom development, allowing for fast, secure access to Workday data.
Unbeatable price-performance By standardizing and streamlining how systems interact with MySQL our products reduce development costs and timelines, slash architectural complexity.
Blazing data access Our MySQL connectivity is fast— really fast. In fact, over twice as fast as other solutions. Our engineers have optimized our drivers for maximum performance all the way down to the socket level, delivering truly exceptional data access.
Future-proof integration We continuously test against changes in the MySQL APIs & protocols used to connect, preventing downtime in your data and analytics processes.
Enterprise-class technical support CData is dedicated to helping you find success with MySQL. We work as an extension of your team to help solve your toughest data challenges. Thousands of customers and hundreds of ISVs rely on our services to make the most of their data.
AI Integrations
MySQL data for AI agents and assistants
MySQL MCP server connectivity for AI
Enable AI agents, assistants, and workflows to access MySQL data to improve output, tailoring responses to your actual business data and reducing hallucinations.
- One MCP connection from MySQL to every AI agent, assistant, copilot, or LLM that could use it.
- Maintain security and user permissions with pass-through user-based access and read/write controls
- Platform solution to control and monitor user access via AI across your organization.
BI & Analytics
MySQL connectivity for BI & analytics
Live MySQL access for analytics
Access MySQL data in all of the systems you use every day, including BI & analytics tools, databases, data warehouses, and custom apps.
- Connect MySQL (and any other data source) to your favorite analytics, automation, or data management app without moving data
- Bi-directional MySQL connectivity through common data endpoints
- Enable MySQL governability and data privacy with user-level permissioning at the source level.
Data Warehousing
MySQL ETL, replication, & data warehousing
Automate MySQL data replication
CData Sync automatically replicates data from hundreds of on-premises and cloud data sources — like MySQL— to any modern database, data lake, or data warehouse.
- Create automated MySQL data flows in minutes with point-and-click data replication
- Facilitate reporting, business intelligence, and analytics for decision support
- Archive data for disaster recovery
Data Management
Consolidate MySQL data management
Data management integration enables organizations to better manage their human resources data, optimize decision-making, and ensure compliance with data governance policies. Technologies like ODBC, JDBC, and ADO easily connect with all kinds of popular data management applications.
Connect MySQL to data management systems to:
- Provide a single, accurate source of truth for employee and resource data.
- Ensure consistency, data quality, and integration across systems.
- Improve data discoverability, governance, and compliance, allowing for easy tracking, auditing, and efficient data use across the organization.
No Code
Connect to MySQL with no-code
MySQL is often at the center of a wide range of repetitive tasks. With low-code/no-code tools, users can automate these tasks reducing manual effort and errors.
- Customize MySQL and integrate it with other systems (like CRM, HR, or accounting software) without writing complex code.
- Create custom dashboards, reports, or data visualizations by integrating MySQL data with other systems.
Custom Apps
Build fully-integrated custom applications
From custom AI and analytics to performance managemement and learning platforms, developers are leveraging our drivers to power all kinds of real-time integrations with MySQL.
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Data Virtualization
Virtualize access to MySQL data
Data virtualization tools helps organizations achieve better data access, more agile decision-making, and greater efficiency in managing data across diverse systems.
Integrating MySQL with data virtualization tools allows organizations to combine this data with other sources like ERP systems, CRM platforms, or financial databases without physically moving or duplicating data. This unified access enables faster, more efficient decision-making.
Spreadsheets
Connect to live MySQL data in spreadsheets
Work with live MySQL data seamlessly in Excel and Google Sheets:
- Always work with live MySQL data— no more downloading, copying, and pasting
- Filter and get just the attributes and data you actually need
- Refresh data with a click or set a schedule
- Update MySQL records right from your spreadsheet
FAQs
Frequently asked MySQL integration questions
Common questions about MySQL drivers & connectors for data and analytics integration
Additional MySQL connectivity resources
Technical articles
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