Query Neo4J 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 Neo4J data as if it were a MySQL database. This article shows how to create a virtual database for Neo4J in Connect and work with live Neo4J data in MySQL Workbench.

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Neo4J 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 "Neo4J" from Available Data Sources.
3. Enter the necessary authentication properties to connect to Neo4J.

   To connect to Neo4j, set the following connection properties:

   • Server: The server hosting the Neo4j instance.
   • Port: The port on which the Neo4j service is running. The provider connects to port 7474 by default.
   • User: The username of the user using the Neo4j instance.
   • Password: The password of the user using the Neo4j instance.
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 Neo4J from MySQL Workbench.

Query Neo4J from MySQL Workbench

The steps below outline connecting to the virtual Neo4J database in Connect from MySQL Workbench and issuing basic queries to work with live Neo4J data.

Connect to Neo4J 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 Neo4J Data

1. Open the connection you just created (CData Connect).
2. Click File -> New Query Tab.
3. Write a SQL query to retrieve Neo4J data, like SELECT * FROM neo4jdb.ProductCategory;

With access to live Neo4J data from MySQL Workbench, you can easily query and update Neo4J, just like you would a MySQL database. Request a demo of the CData Connect and start working with Neo4J just like a MySQL database today.