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

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

Query Zoho Projects from MySQL Workbench

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

Connect to Zoho Projects 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 Zoho Projects Data

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

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