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

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

   Google Data Catalog uses the OAuth authentication standard. Authorize access to Google APIs on behalf on individual users or on behalf of users in a domain.

   Before connecting, specify the following to identify the organization and project you would like to connect to:

   • OrganizationId: The ID associated with the Google Cloud Platform organization resource you would like to connect to. Find this by navigating to the cloud console.

     Click the project selection drop-down, and select your organization from the list. Then, click More -> Settings. The organization ID is displayed on this page.

   • ProjectId: The ID associated with the Google Cloud Platform project resource you would like to connect to.

     Find this by navigating to the cloud console dashboard and selecting your project from the Select from drop-down. The project ID will be present in the Project info card.

   When you connect, the OAuth endpoint opens in your default browser. Log in and grant permissions to the application to completes the OAuth process. For more information, refer to the OAuth section in the Help documentation.

   
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 Google Data Catalog from MySQL Workbench.

Query Google Data Catalog from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Google Data Catalog 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 Google Data Catalog Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Google Data Catalog data, like SELECT * FROM googledatacatalogdb.Schemas;

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