Connecting to MySQL Database

Use the Connecting to MySQL Database window to change the active company. This feature allows you to change the company you are working with and load data and operations of another company. Generally, each database contains data of a single company, thus changing the database changes the active company.

The text field Server contains the location of the database server (IP address or machine name) to be used. In the User and Password fields fill in the corresponding username and password for server access. The drop-down list Database contains all databases on the selected server.

Click the Test button to test the connection with the server and to check whether the selected database is valid and can be loaded.

Use Create button to create new database. You have opportunity to create blank ot to select sample database - restaurant or warehouse. The sample databases contain complete set of nomenclatures and through them you can easily learn to work with the program. Write database name and click Create button.

To create a new database, make sure you are connected to the server, type the name of the new database in the Database field and click the Create button.

 


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