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

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for SAP Netweaver Gateway 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 Netweaver Gateway" from Available Data Sources.
3. SAP Netweaver Gateway uses OAuth to authenticate. Click Connect to authenticate with SAP Netweaver Gateway.
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 SAP Netweaver Gateway from MySQL Workbench.

Query SAP Netweaver Gateway from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to SAP Netweaver Gateway 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 Netweaver Gateway Data

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

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