Query Bing Search Results 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 Bing Search results as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Bing Search in Connect and work with live Bing Search results in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Bing Search Results

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 "Bing Search" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Bing Search.

   To connect to Bing, set the ApiKey connection property. To obtain the API key, sign into Microsoft Cognitive Services and register for the Bing Search APIs.

   Two API keys are then generated; select either one.

   When querying tables, the SearchTerms parameter must be supplied in the WHERE clause.

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 Bing Search from MySQL Workbench.

Query Bing Search from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual Bing Search database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live Bing Search results.

Connect to Bing Search 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 Bing Search Results

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Bing Search results, like SELECT * FROM bingsearchdb.VideoSearch;

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