How to make a database connection to MySQL in PHP Note: You can also use the MS SQL code if you first have Web Services define an ODBC DSN for your MySQL database.

Grafana is one of the most widely-used data visualization tools on the market. Learn how to connect Grafana to a remote MySQL database with this tutorial.

LibreOffice Base can make working with remote MySQL databases a snap. Jack Wallen walks you through the steps to make this happen.