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

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Sage Cloud Accounting 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 "Sage Cloud Accounting" from Available Data Sources.
3. Sage Cloud Accounting uses OAuth to authenticate. Click Connect to authenticate with Sage Cloud Accounting.
4. 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 Sage Cloud Accounting from MySQL Workbench.

Query Sage Cloud Accounting from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Sage Cloud Accounting 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 Sage Cloud Accounting Data

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

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