To natively integrate with MySQL® relational database systems as part of a chain, add a step that includes a MySQL connection command. To tightly and bi-directionally integrate your data stored in MySQL, combine these commands with commands for other applications, including Tableau®, Power BI®, and performance management applications such as Anaplan®, IBM® Planning Analytics, Host Analytics®, and Oracle® EPM.
Connection Properties
To enable these commands, an IT admin first creates a MySQL connection and configures its credentials and properties:
| Input |
Detail |
| Username |
Enter the username to authenticate with |
| Password |
Enter the password to authenticate with |
| Connection URL |
Enter the connection URL, such as jdbc:mysql://host1:33060/sakila
Note: The default port is 33060, but could be different depending on your environment.
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Note: All sensitive credentials are automatically encrypted and stored at 2,048-bit encryption.
Execute Create
Executes a CREATE statement
Inputs
| Input |
Detail |
| SQL Text/File |
Enter the SQL text or file to execute |
Outputs
None
Exit Codes
| Code |
Type |
Detail |
| 0 |
Success |
Success |
| 1 |
Error |
Invalid inputs |
| 3 |
Error |
Failed to run the command |
Execute Query
Executes a SELECT query, and receives the results as a comma-separated values (CSV) file
Inputs
| Input |
Detail |
| SQL Text/File |
Enter the SQL text or file to execute |
| Delimiter |
Select the delimiter to use in the CSV output |
| Preview Results |
To see a preview of the returned rows, check this box |
Outputs
| Output |
Output Type |
| Record Count |
Integer |
| Result Set (CSV) |
File |
Exit Codes
| Code |
Type |
Detail |
| 0 |
Success |
Success |
| 1 |
Error |
Invalid inputs |
| 3 |
Error |
Failed to run the command |
Execute SQL
Executes any SQL command. If there is a result set, it will be available as a file output.
Inputs
| Input |
Detail |
| SQL Text/File |
Enter the SQL text or file to execute |
Outputs
| Output |
Output Type |
| Record Count |
Integer |
| Result Set (CSV) |
File |
| Records Updated |
Integer |
Exit Codes
| Code |
Type |
Detail |
| 0 |
Success |
Success |
| 1 |
Error |
Invalid inputs |
| 3 |
Error |
Failed to run the command |
Execute Update
Executes an UPDATE statement
Inputs
| Input |
Detail |
| SQL Text/File |
Enter the SQL text or file to execute |
Outputs
| Output |
Output Type |
| Record Updated |
Integer |
Exit Codes
| Code |
Type |
Detail |
| 0 |
Success |
Success |
| 1 |
Error |
Invalid inputs |
| 3 |
Error |
Failed to run the command |
Insert Records
Executes an INSERT statement. The source of the data can either be multi-lined text or a CSV file.
Inputs
| Input |
Detail |
| Table |
Enter the table to insert records into |
| CSV Data Source |
Enter the CSV file to insert into the table. The columns in the CSV file must match the same order specified in the Columns input. |
| Delimiter |
Select the delimiter used in the CSV Data Source input |
| Is a File |
If the CSV Data Source input is a file, check this box |
| Includes Headers |
If the first row of the CSV Data Source input is the headers, check this box |
| Columns |
Enter the list of columns that the CSV Data Source input will populate. Order is important, and should match the CSV data source. |
| Value Template |
Enter the custom values declaration for the INSERT command. Indicate values with a ?. The number of ?s should match the number of fields in the target. To auto-generate, leave blank. |
Outputs
| Output |
Output Type |
| Record Inserted |
Integer |
Exit Codes
| Code |
Type |
Detail |
| 0 |
Success |
Success |
| 1 |
Error |
Invalid inputs |
| 3 |
Error |
Failed to run the command |