Configure the ODBC Driver to Convert SQL Server to MySQL

Before using the MySQL Workbench database, you have to set up the ODBC Driver to convert SQL Server to MySQL. An ODBC driver allows applications and programming languages to interact with and access databases or cloud applications. Follow these steps to set up your driver:

1. Open Windows Administrative Tools:

• Click on the search icon on your desktop and search for “Windows Administrative Tools,” then select it.

2. Select ODBC Driver:

• From the list of tools, select the ODBC driver according to your system (32-bit or 64-bit). For this example, the 64-bit ODBC driver is selected.

3. ODBC Database Administrator:

• The ODBC Database Administrator window will open. Click on the “System DSN” tab and then click on the “Add” button.

4. Create New Data Source:

• On the “Create New Data Source” screen, select “SQL Server” from the list and then click “Finish.”

5. Configure Data Source:

• Provide a name and description for the new ODBC data source. For the name, use “work_sql” to indicate that this is for the “Work” database.
• Open Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and run the following query to get the server name:

SELECT @@SERVERNAME;

• Copy the server name and paste it into the “Server” field in the ODBC configuration, then click “Next.”

6. SQL Server Authentication:

• Leave the default settings for the SQL Server Authentication method as Windows NT, and click “Next.”

7. Select Database:

• Check the “Change the default Database to” box. Select the “Work” database from the dropdown list and click “Next.”

8. Finish Configuration:

• Click on the “Finish” button, then click on “Test Data Source” to verify the connection. Click “OK” on the next screens to complete the setup.

The migration of an SQL Server database to MySQL can be an intricate process, but using the ODBC driver facilitates the execution, so no worries for users with basic skills.

This guide will take you through transferring the database called ‘Work‘ from Microsoft SQL Server to MySQL, ensuring that all tables and data are redirected to the right destination.

Utilizing the power of MySQL Workbench and ODBC drivers, you can move your database smoothly with data consistency and minimal downtime.