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

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for SQLite 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 "SQLite" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to SQLite. The Database connection property must be set to a valid file path.
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 SQLite from MySQL Workbench.

Query SQLite from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to SQLite 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 SQLite Data

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

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