Add the MySQL data source
Grafana provides built-in support for MySQL databases. In this milestone, you add the MySQL data source and give it a descriptive name.
Let’s walk through the steps together.
- In the navigation menu, expand the Connections section by clicking the arrow.
- In the navigation menu, click Data sources.
- Click Add new data source.
- In the Search field, enter
MySQL. - From the search results, click MySQL.
In the Name field, enter a descriptive name for your MySQL data source.
For example, enter
Production MySQL Database.
Did you know? The name of the data source is displayed on dashboard panels, so it’s important to choose a meaningful name.
In the next milestone, you’ll configure the connection details and authentication credentials for your MySQL server.
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