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Query Oracle HCM Cloud Data in MySQL Workbench


Create a virtual MySQL database for Oracle HCM Cloud data in CData Connect (or Connect Server) and work with live Oracle HCM Cloud 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 Oracle HCM Cloud data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Oracle HCM Cloud in Connect and work with live Oracle HCM Cloud data in MySQL Workbench.

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

    Using Basic Authentication

    You must set the following to authenticate to Oracle HCM Cloud:

    • Url: The Url of your account.
    • User: The user of your account.
    • Password: The password of your account.
  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 Oracle HCM Cloud from MySQL Workbench.

Query Oracle HCM Cloud from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Oracle HCM Cloud 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 Oracle HCM Cloud Data

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

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