Snowflake Connector for MySQL installation and configuration tasks¶
Note
The Snowflake Connector for MySQL is subject to the Connector Terms.
Working with the Snowflake Connector for MySQL involves several key tasks:
It’s important to carefully review each of the installation and configuration steps, before enabling data replication.
Installation and configuration of the connector¶
These steps are designed to guide you through the initial setup of the Connector. The installation process involves various stages and contributions from different departments.
Task |
Description |
Area Involved |
|---|---|---|
The configuration of the source database instance to enable data replication. |
Source Database Administrator |
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Opening required ports for the Snowflake Connector for MySQL |
The configuration of the network access to Snowflake. |
Network Administrator |
Setting up the Snowflake Connector for MySQL using Snowsight |
Installation of the Connector using Snowsight. |
Snowflake Administrator |
Setting up the Snowflake Connector for MySQL Agent container |
Installation and configuring the Snowflake Connector for MySQL agent. |
Developer and Operations |
The configuration of email notifications for the connector. |
Snowflake Administrator |
|
Configuring replication for the Snowflake Connector for MySQL |
Configure connector replication |
Developer and Operations |
Configuring data replication and examining the ingested data¶
This installation step enables you to configure the data source and activate table replication.
Task |
Description |
|---|---|
Configuring replication for the Snowflake Connector for MySQL |
Configure connector replication |
Viewing data ingested using the connector. |