Navicat Essentials for MySQL

Navicat Essentials for MySQL is a comprehensive software solution that enables you to better manage MySQL databases by organizing multiple objects, such as tables, indexes, functions, procedures, triggers or indexes.

Consisting of a normal window with a plain and minimalistic structure, the interface is intuitive and easy to work with, even for first-time users. Before you can get started, you need to configure your database connection settings, meaning that you need to type the IP address, port number, username and password.

If necessary, you can set up an advanced connection where you can include all MySQL databases you currently want to manage. It is necessary to mention that if you want to use SSH, SSL or HTTP tunnel among your connection, you are asked to specify the connection details for each of them.

While it may sound like hard work, the truth is that if you have the MySQL database already configured, you can finish this task in less than 1 minute. Otherwise and if you are a first-time user, the configuration can be tedious and irritating at some point.

Since relational databases like MySQL allow you to store information in tables, it means that the latter contain the name and type of data along the fields (the intersections of rows and columns). Navicat Essentials for MySQL allows you to open, create, edit and delete tables, views, events, functions and procedures.

You should know that the application can also be used to get an overview of all your current database settings, including those related to the security and reliability. Then again, the application lacks a visual layout or a feature that allows you to generate diagrams that would enable you to connect easier.

Definitely not a tool for beginners or impatient users, Navicat Essentials for MySQL can come in handy for advanced users who want a reliable solution for creating, editing and managing relational databases.