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

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

   Specify your AccessKey and your Account to connect. Set the Account property to the Storage Account Name and set AccessKey to one of the Access Keys. Either the Primary or Secondary Access Keys can be used. To obtain these values, navigate to the Storage Accounts blade in the Azure portal. You can obtain the access key by selecting your account and clicking Access Keys in the Settings section.

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 Azure Table from MySQL Workbench.

Query Azure Table from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Azure Table 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 Azure Table Data

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

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