MySQL
Overview
CEC provides a MySQL database that can be used for courses that require MySQL access. Students registered for the following courses get access to MySQL automatically:
- IT 194
- IT 207
- IT 214
- IT 308
- IT 335
- SWE 632
- SWE 645
- CS 504
- AIT 580
- AIT 614
- OR 568
- SYST 568
If you require access for special projects, your instructor or advisor can request access for you by submitting a Support Request or emailing us at cechelp@gmu.edu .
Account Activation
To activate your account, go to https://access.vse.gmu.edu/mysql
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You must be connected via the campus network or VPN to connect to the access site. |
In most cases you should have received an e-mail letting you know that you are enrolled in a course that may require MySQL access. This e-mail includes a link to https://access.vse.gmu.edu/mysql which should be used to activate your MySQL account. Once there, click Manage account. You will then be prompted to login with your GMU netID and password. Once you login, you will have the option to Get your password. If you receive a message that you are not eligible for MySQL access, that means you are not currently in the list of authorized users. If you believe this is an error, let us know by submitting a Support Request or emailing us at cechelp@gmu.edu .
Account Password Reset
If you forget your MySQL password or need to reset it for any reason you can do so by going to https://access.vse.gmu.edu/mysql and clicking on Manage account.
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You must be connected via the campus network or VPN to connect to the access site. |
Connecting to MySQL
NOTE: You must connect to Zeus first. Instructions here.
Once connected to Zeus, connect to MySQL using one of the following methods:
- Command Line
mysql -h helios.cec.gmu.edu -u your-mysql-user-id -p - PHP
$link = mysql_connect('helios.cec.gmu.edu', ' your-mysql-user-id ', ' your-mysql-password ');
Server details
The MySQL service is accessible via: