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MySQL data source learning path

Learning path

Connect to a MySQL data source

Welcome to the Grafana learning journey that provides the best practice for configuring a MySQL data source plugin.

10 min
Beginner
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Open in Grafana Cloud

Complete this learning path directly in your Grafana Cloud stack, or in the Grafana Play stack, with an interactive learning experience.

Complete path

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You’ve chosen MySQL. This hands-on learning path walks you through connecting your MySQL database to Grafana Cloud.

You’ll create a dedicated Grafana user in MySQL, configure the data source connection, and verify your queries return data. By the end, you’ll be ready to build dashboards with your MySQL data.

Work through the milestones in order. When you’ve completed them all, click Complete Path to continue.