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

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

   To connect to your SAP Business Objects BI instance, you must set the following connection properties:

   • Url: set this to the rest API URL. After logging into the Central Management Console, choose 'Applications' from the combo box. Double-click on 'RESTful Web Service' and you'll see the access URL. By default it is, http://{Server-Name}:6405/biprws.
   • User: set this to the username of your instance.
   • Password: set this to the password of your instance.
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 SAP BusinessObjects BI from MySQL Workbench.

Query SAP BusinessObjects BI from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to SAP BusinessObjects BI 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 SAP BusinessObjects BI Data

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

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