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

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

   The URL, User, and Password properties, under the Authentication section, must be set to valid credentials for SharePoint Online, SharePoint 2010, or SharePoint 2013. Additionally, the Library property must be set to a valid SharePoint Document Library and the File property must be set to a valid .xlsx file in the indicated Library.

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 SharePoint Excel Services from MySQL Workbench.

Query SharePoint Excel Services from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to SharePoint Excel Services 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 SharePoint Excel Services Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve SharePoint Excel Services data, like SELECT * FROM excelservicesdb.Account;

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