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

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Azure DevOps 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 DevOps" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Azure DevOps. You can connect to your Azure DevOps account by providing the Organization and PersonalAccessToken.

   Obtaining a Personal Access Token

   A PersonalAccessToken is necessary for account authentication.

   To generate one, log in to your Azure DevOps Organization account and navigate to Profile -> Personal Access Tokens -> New Token. The generated token will be displayed.

   If you wish to authenticate to Azure DevOps using OAuth refer to the online 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 Azure DevOps from MySQL Workbench.

Query Azure DevOps from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Azure DevOps 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 DevOps Data

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

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