How to connect to databases

To connect to a database using Navicat, perform the following steps in sequence: Create a connection in Navicat. Enter the host name, port, user name, password, and database name. Adjust advanced settings (optional). Save the connection. Test the connection. Connect to the database. View the database object.

Navicat Connection Database Guide

How to use Navicat to connect to a database?

Navicat is a powerful database management tool. The following steps describe how to use Navicat to connect to a database:

1. Open Navicat and create a connection

• Open Navicat and click New Connection.
• In the New Connection dialog box, select the type of database to connect to, such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.

2. Enter connection details

• Enter connection details, including:

  • Host name or IP address
  • Port number
  • username
  • password
  • Database name (optional)

3. Adjust advanced settings (optional)

• Click the Advanced tab to configure other connection settings, such as:

  • Character Set
  • Time format
  • SSL encryption

4. Save the connection (optional)

• Click the Save button to save the connection as a configuration file in the database list.

5. Test the connection

• Click the Test Connection button to verify that the connection is configured correctly.

6. Connect to the database

• If the test is successful, click the OK button to connect to the database.

7. View database objects

• After the connection is successful, you can view objects in the database, such as tables, views, stored procedures, etc. in Navicat.

Additional tips:

• Make sure that the firewall is not blocking access to the database server.
• Use the correct username and password.
• If the connection fails, check the connection details and make sure there are no problems with the network.

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