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

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Raisers Edge NXT 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 "Raisers Edge NXT" from Available Data Sources.
3. Raisers Edge NXT uses OAuth to authenticate. Click Connect to authenticate with Raisers Edge NXT.
4. 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 Raisers Edge NXT from MySQL Workbench.

Query Raisers Edge NXT from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Raisers Edge NXT 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 Raisers Edge NXT Data

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

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