To access your data in IBM Cloud Databases for MySQL, create a connection asset for it.
IBM Cloud Databases for MySQL extends the capabilities of MySQL by offering an auto-scaling deployment system managed on IBM Cloud that delivers high availability, redundancy, and automated backups. IBM Cloud Databases for MySQL was formerly known as IBM Cloud Compose for MySQL.
Create a connection to IBM Cloud Databases for MySQL
To create the connection asset, you need these connection details:
- Database name
- Hostname or IP address
- Port number
- Username and password
Choose the method for creating a connection based on where you are in the platform
- In a project
- Click Assets > New task > Connect to a data source. See Adding a connection to a project.
- In a deployment space
- Click Add to space > Connection. See Adding connections to a deployment space.
- In the Platform assets catalog
- Click New connection.
Next step: Add data assets from the connection
Where you can use this connection
You can use IBM Cloud Databases for MySQL connections in the following workspaces and tools:
Projects
- SPSS Modeler
Catalogs
- Platform assets catalog
IBM Cloud Databases for MySQL setup
Restriction
For SPSS Modeler, you can use this connection only to import data. You cannot export data to this connection or to an IBM Cloud Databases for MySQL connected data asset.
Learn more
IBM Cloud Databases for MySQL Help
Parent topic: Supported connections