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Database Mapper MySQL

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MySQL

Solution Item Icon Solution Item Description
Database Mapper MySQL Database icon

Database Mapper allows you to document databases across major versions of MySQL. See the System Requirements article for details on prerequisites.

Note:  MySQL is a database-level provider. Lineage is not generated for this solution item type.

Adding MySQL

Add a MySQL solution item to your Database Mapper solution by completing the following steps:

1. Select Add to add a new solution, or select Open to openan existing solution in the Configuration Tool

2. Select Add to open the Add Solution item window. 

3. Enter an item name, then select MySQL from the Source type drop-down list.

4. Select MySQL then enter a valid connection string. You can either copy and paste a connection string into the Configuration Tool or edit the individual values.

5. Select OK to add the MySQL solution item to your Database Mapper solution.

MySQL Solution Item Documentation

Additional Information: You need to take a snapshot of your solution and MySQL Solution item before viewing any documentation. For more information about taking a snapshot, see the Generating Documentation and Scheduling a Snapshot articles.

After adding a solution with your MySQL solution item, and taking a snapshot, you are ready to view your documentation. 

Database Mapper Documentation MySQL database exampleMySQL Database documentation example
Database Mapper Documentation MySQL Stored Procedure exampleMySQL Stored Procedure documentation example

Additional Information: For more information about the Documentation tab in Database Mapper, see the Documentation article.