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

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

   The Bing Ads APIs use the OAuth 2 standard. To authenticate, you will need valid Bing Ads OAuth credentials and you will need to obtain a developer token. See the Getting Started section in the Bing Ads data provider help documentation for an authentication guide.

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 Bing Ads from MySQL Workbench.

Query Bing Ads from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Bing Ads 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 Bing Ads Data

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

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