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

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

   Set the following connection properties to connect with Vertica.

   • Server: Enter the host name or the IP address of the server that hosts the Vertica database.
   • Port: Enter the port number for your Vertica database. The default port is 5433.
   • User: Enter the username that you use to authenticate to the Vertica database.
   • Password: Enter the password that you use to authenticate to the Vertica database.
   • Database: Enter the name of the database hosted on your Vertica server.
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 Vertica from MySQL Workbench.

Query Vertica from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Vertica 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 Vertica Data

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

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