How to Add mySQL Database to DataSource Dialog in Visual Studio 2012?

mySQL DataSource in Visual Studio 2012

Using mySQL DataSource in Visual Studio 2012 is essential for connecting to mySQL database using Entity Framework. However, some users have experienced difficulty using the DataSource dialog box.

Unable to add mySQL database to DataSource dialog

A user found that despite having mySQL Connector v.6.5.4 installed, the DataSource dialog was not available Create a mySQL data source. They followed the steps below:

• Install mySQL Connector v.6.5.4
• Reboot the Windows 7 machine multiple times
• Learn about mySQL Connector in earlier versions Good compatibility on Visual Studio

Solution: Wait for mySQL Connector v.6.5.5

According to mySQL forum, mySQL will be released in mySQL Connector v. Integration with Visual Studio 2012 is available in 6.5.5. This release will include support for VS 2012.

Temporary solution

While waiting for mySQL Connector v.6.5.5, users can try a temporary workaround:

• Follow the tutorial on the link provided (http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/pt-br/contents/articles/10476.instalando-mysql-connector-no-visual-studio-2011-beta.aspx) Action, which provides the vsix file for the mySQL Visual Studio extension.
• Download and double-click the vsix file.
• This way, support for mySQL will be added to the DataSource dialog.

Example: mySQL data source in DataSource dialog

In Visual Studio 2012 Professional, the DataSource dialog should show mySQL as the data source available for creating options. The option will be under "Data Source Type" as shown in the image below:

After selecting mySQL, the user can enter the hostname, username, and password to connect to the mySQL database.

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