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Connections store authentication information. For general information about sharing database connections, please see Using Database Connections. Note that different subsets of Database Connection parameters are made available in different contexts.  Connection
Select an existing connection, or Add Database Connection to define a new connection. The new connection can be made visible only to the current user, or can be shared among multiple users. |
Connection Parameters
Host
This specifies the machine running the MySQL DBMS as either an IP address or host name. The database must have proper permissions and be set up to accept TCP/IP connections if connecting from a remote machine.
Port
When connecting remotely, this specifies the TCP/IP port on which to connect to the DBMS service. The default port is 3306.
Database
This field is automatically populated with the information specified in the Input Dataset field, which specifies the name of the MySQL database. The database must exist in the DBMS. (This can be verified by executing the query SHOW DATABASES in the MySQL query interpreter.)
Username and Password
Enter the username and password to access the database, user account, or wherever authentication is required.