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

Create a Virtual MySQL Database for Reckon Accounts Hosted 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 "Reckon Accounts Hosted" from Available Data Sources.
3. Reckon Accounts Hosted uses OAuth to authenticate. Click Connect to authenticate with Reckon Accounts Hosted.
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 Reckon Accounts Hosted from MySQL Workbench.

Query Reckon Accounts Hosted from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Reckon Accounts Hosted 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 Reckon Accounts Hosted Data

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

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