The steps for configuring a connection to a MySQL server are the following:
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Go to menu .
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In the Connections panel click the New
button.
The dialog for configuring a database connection will be displayed.
The Connection Configuration Dialog
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Enter a unique name for the connection.
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Select a MySQL data source in the Data Source combo box.
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Fill-in the connection details.
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Fill-in the URL of the MySQL server.
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Fill-in the user name for the connection to the MySQL server.
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Fill-in the password for the connection to the MySQL server.
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Click the OK button to finish the configuration of the database
connection.