MySQL

For AutoTag and the .NET engine you need the ADO.NET connector which can be found at dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/net/ - you want the zip file that does not have src in its name. That zip file contains a single file mysql.data.msi which you run to install the connector. Note: Windward only works with MySql 5.0 and later.

For the java engine you need the JDBC connector which can be found at dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/j/ - either the zip or tar is fine, they both have the same thing.

• Server: Enter the server name here. MySql cannot list servers on the subnet so you always need to type this in.

• Database: Enter the database name here. This will auto-populate from the server once the server is set. In most cases you will need to set your username & password in order for AutoTag to auto-populate the list. You can type in the name or select from the list.

• Display Tables: User and User Owned are the same thing for MySQL. User will pull the metadata of just the tables created for a database. System will also pull the system tables MySQL adds to the database used to administer and configure each database.

• Read in metadata: Check this to read in additional information from the database, primarily the descriptions of tables, views, & columns and the primary key - foreign key relationships. You should always keep this checked.

• Use Connection String: You can enter the connection string directly instead of entering the Server, Database, & Credentials. When unchecked it will dispkay the connection string AutoTag will generate from your settings.