In office i manage most of databases which i need to check data from it , time to time basis. Monitoring their records and make some hourly reports about the statistics and all that are required for hourly progress. It has been quite long time since i have started using HeidiSQL , i was comfortable with it since it mostly supports what i am supporting database and what i like it most is that it is very light process wherein it will not be an issue when it comes to memory processes and cpu progress.

I can handle more SQL queries from time to time because it does support multi tab sql query. You can execute them simultaneously if you want to and still the application will not be problem for you because of less consumption being used for both memory and your CPU.

Now i am making a tutorial on how to install this SQL client in Step by Step way and how to process connectivity with your database server.

What is HeodiSQL?

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It is an open source software client application that supports most common SQL Databases. MySQL , Microsoft SQL and PostgresSQL. It has a functionality where you can edit display data and manipulate it to what you like it best. This application is programmed using Pascal and its original author is Ansgar Becker.This software can be install only in Windows Operating System and license can be used for free.License was under GNU GPL(General Public License).

Github repository : https://github.com/HeidiSQL/HeidiSQL

Where to acquire HeidiSQL software?

First you go to their website (https://www.heidisql.com/) and download there software.From there you can select what version of software you want to download as well as type of installer ,will this be portable installer or desktop installer.

How to Install HeidiSQL

Double click the installer first ,after that you will see this image below. Click on Next Button.

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After that you will be re-directed to another window,Select on the "I accept agreement" and then click on Next button.

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You may select first where you want this application to be installed to your local computer directory.Once you have confirmed,you may click on the Next Button.

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Now a new window will appear after, it will be a reconfirmation of where you want this application to be installed. Click Next button.

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Now you select your options (Just clicked it to mark checked or click it again to unchecked
Options:
Create a Desktop Icon - Automates the installation to create automatically icon into your desktop
Associate .SQL Files and HeidiSQL - Automatically recognizes all your SQL Format files which can be readable automatically to HeidiSQL when you are running the application.
Automatically check for updates - This will automatically run the checking of updates and install it when you are running your application.
Automatically report client and server versions - This will auto report when there is a crashing or any errors.

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Now once you have selected your options you can now click on the Next Button.
After that a new window will appear, Click on the Install button

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Once you have clicked the Install button a progress bar will soon start and then once finished, a new window will appear, you just select whether you want to launch the application or you just leave it not to run.

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Running HeidiSQL

When you run your first HeidiSQL application , this will be the layout. You can create a new instance or you will just import settings.

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How to create a connection with HeidiSQL

First in your window screen, you just click on New Button

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After you click on you , you will create your connection name and rename this to your preferred connection name. After that you may select what database connection you will be connecting, you just specify your Network Type ,HostName/IP, User, Password,Port to use and Database if you want to select only one,but if you want to select all database you just leave it blank.

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Some Network Type that are supported in HeidiSQL :
MySQL(TCP/IP) - Creates a new connection to your MySQL Server
MySQL(named pipe) - Creates a new connection to your MySQL Server via named pipe
MySQL(SSH tunnel) - Create a new connection to your MySQL Server via SSH tunneling
Microsoft SQL Server (named pipe) - Creates a new connection to your Microsoft SQL Server via named pipe
Microsoft SQL Server(TCP/IP) - Creates a new connection to your Microsoft SQL Server via TCP IP.
Microsoft SQL Server (SPX/IPX) - Creates a new connection to your Microsoft SQL Server via SPX/IPX
Microsoft SQL Server (Banyan VINES)- Create a new connection to your Microsoft SQL Server via Banyan VINES
Microsoft SQLServer (Windows RPC) - Creates a new connection to your Microsoft SQL Server via Windows RPC
PosgreSQL(experimental)- Creates a new connection to your PosgreSQL

Once you have already inputted all necessary fields click on Open Button

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After that you are now able to connect with your database server. It is really quite easy. You can now start your sql queries and some modification on your server database.

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Advantages of this software client

• It is opensource and free to use
• No license needed for installation and usage
• Supports many server databases (MySQL, MSSQL and PosgresSQL)
• Easy to use and flexible
• Can work simultaneously SQL commands
• Easy to manage and maintain

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