How to Use Sequel Pro to Manage Databases

What is Sequel Pro

Sequel Pro is an open-source MySQL database management tool specifically designed for macOS. It provides a clean and intuitive user interface, making database management more efficient and convenient. Sequel Pro has several notable advantages:

1. Focus on MySQL: Sequel Pro is specifically designed to manage MySQL and MariaDB databases.
2. User-Friendly: Offers an easy-to-use graphical interface to help users perform various database operations effortlessly.
3. High Performance: Sequel Pro emphasizes performance optimization and can quickly handle large-scale data.
4. Rich Functionality: Supports query editing, data import/export, table structure management, SQL editing, and more.

For developers, Sequel Pro not only increases work efficiency but also simplifies the complexity of database management.

Managing ServBay's Built-in MariaDB (MySQL) Database Using Sequel Pro

Logging in to the Server

1. Download and Install Sequel Pro: Download and install the Sequel Pro client suitable for macOS from the Sequel Pro official website.
2. Create a New Connection:
   • Open Sequel Pro and click the "Connect" button to create a new connection.
   • Select the "Socket" connection type.
3. Enter Connection Information:
   • Username and Password: Available in ServBay's 'Settings' - 'Database'.
   • Socket: /Applications/ServBay/tmp/mysql.sock
   • Port: 3306 (Note: Choose either Port or Socket, not both)
   • Other information such as the database name can be left blank and selected later.
4. Test Connection and Save: Click the "Connect" button to ensure the connection information is correct.

Creating a Database

1. Enter Database Management Interface: After successful login, click the "+" button in the top left to create a new database.
2. Create a New Database:
   • Enter the database name.
   • Click the "Add Database" button to create the database.

Creating Tables

1. Select Database: Select the newly created database from the list on the left.
2. Create Table:
   • Click the "Structure" tab, and then click the "+" button on the top left to create a new table.
   • Enter the table name and field information (e.g., field name, type, length, default value, etc.).
   • Click the "Save" button to create the table.

Adding Data

1. Select Table: Select the table to interact with from the list on the left.
2. Insert Data:
   • In the table view, click the "Content" tab.
   • Click the "+" button on the top left to insert a new row.
   • Enter data values.
   • Click the "Save" button to save the data.

Querying Data

1. Select Table: Select the table to interact with from the list on the left.
2. Browse Data:
   • In the table view, click the "Content" tab to view the data directly.
   • You can also use the "Query" tab to perform SQL queries.

Updating Data

1. Select Table: Select the table to interact with from the list on the left.
2. Edit Data:
   • In the table view, click the "Content" tab.
   • Double-click the row of data you want to modify.
   • Modify the data values.
   • Click the "Save" button to save the modifications.

Deleting Data

1. Select Table: Select the table to interact with from the list on the left.
2. Delete Data:
   • In the table view, click the "Content" tab.
   • Select the row of data you want to delete.
   • Click the "-" button on the top left to delete the row.
   • Click the "Save" button to confirm the deletion.

Deleting a Table

1. Select Database: Select the database containing the table to be deleted from the list on the left.
2. Delete Table:
   • In the "Structure" tab, select the table to be deleted.
   • Right-click and select "Delete Table".
   • Confirm the deletion operation.

Deleting a Database

1. Select Database: Select the database to be deleted from the list on the left.
2. Delete Database:
   • Right-click on the database name and select "Delete Database".
   • Confirm the deletion operation.

By following the above steps, you can easily manage ServBay's built-in MariaDB (MySQL) database using Sequel Pro. The clean interface and powerful features of Sequel Pro will greatly enhance your database management efficiency. Whether creating databases or tables, inserting, querying, updating, or deleting data, Sequel Pro provides a convenient operational experience.