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6.1.3. Standard TCP/IP over SSH Connection

The connection type allows MySQL Workbench to connection to MySQL Server using TCP/IP over an SSH tunnel.

Parameters

In addition to a number of parameters that are in common with Standard TCP/IP connections, this connection method features a number of specialized parameters. These are listed here:

  • SSH Hostname - this is the name of the SSH server. An optional port number can also be provided.

  • SSH Username - this is the name of the SSH username to connect with.

  • SSH Password - the SSH password. It is recommended that an SSH key file is also used.

  • SSH Key File - a path to the SSH key file. Note, only key files in OpenSSH format are currently supported.

These are shown in the following screenshot:

Figure 6.4. Manage DB Connections - SSH Parameters

Manage DB Connections - SSH Parameters

Advanced

The options here are the same as for the Standard TCP/IP connection, details of which can be found in Section 6.1.1, “Standard TCP/IP Connection”.