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

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

   Both the REST and SOAP APIs are supported and can be chosen by using the Schema property.

   For the REST API: The OAuthClientId, OAuthClientSecret, and RESTEndpoint properties, under the OAuth and REST Connection sections, must be set to valid Marketo user credentials.

   For the SOAP API: The UserId, EncryptionKey, and SOAPEndpoint properties, under the SOAP Connection section, must be set to valid Marketo user credentials.

   See the "Getting Started" chapter of the help documentation for a guide to obtaining these values.

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 Marketo from MySQL Workbench.

Query Marketo from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Marketo 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 Marketo Data

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

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