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A high-level look at Stitch's Microsoft Azure MySQL (v1) integration, including release status, useful links, and the features supported in Stitch.
| STITCH | |||
| Release status | Deprecated on November 8, 2021 | Supported by | |
| Stitch plan | Standard | Supported versions | |
| API availability | Not available | Singer GitHub repository | |
| CONNECTION METHODS | |||
| SSH connections | Supported | SSL connections | Supported |
| REPLICATION SETTINGS | |||
| Anchor Scheduling | Supported | Advanced Scheduling | Supported |
| Table-level reset | Supported | Configurable Replication Methods | Supported |
| REPLICATION METHODS | |||
| Log-based Replication | Supported | Key-based Replication | Supported |
| Full Table Replication | Supported | ||
| DATA SELECTION | |||
| Table selection | Supported | Column selection | Supported |
| View replication | Supported | Select all | Supported, with prerequisites |
| TRANSPARENCY | |||
| Extraction Logs | Supported | Loading Reports | Supported |
To set up Microsoft Azure MySQL in Stitch, you need:
TheCREATE USER orINSERT privilege (for themysql database). TheCREATE USER privilege is required to create a database user for Stitch.
TheGRANT OPTION privilege in Microsoft Azure MySQL. TheGRANT OPTION privilege is required to grant the necessary privileges to the Stitch database user.
If using Log-based Incremental Replication:, you’ll need:
First, you’ll log into Stitch and verify the data pipeline region your account is using. Later in this guide, you’ll need to grant Stitch access by whitelisting our IP addresses.
The IP addresses you’ll whitelist depend on theData pipeline region your account is in.
Locate the list of IP addresses for your region:
Keep this list handy - you’ll need it later.
In this step, you’ll configure the database server to allow traffic from Stitch to access it. There are two ways to connect your database:
Click the option you’re using below and follow the instructions.
For the connection from Stitch to be successful, you’ll need to configure the firewall for your instance to allow access from IP addresses for yourStitch data pipeline region.
Sign into yourMicrosoft Azure portal.
ClickSettings > Connection security.
Stitch<number>Repeat steps 4 and 5 until there is a rule for each IP address for your Stitch data pipeline region. Below is an example of what this might look like using Stitch’s North America IP addresses:

Note: You may also want to add your own IP address(es) to this list. This ensures that you’ll also be able to connect to the database as needed.
Important:Requirements for configuring binlog replication
To use binlog replication, your Microsoft Azure MySQL database must be running MySQL version 5.6.2 or greater.
Additionally, setting up binlog replication requires rebooting your database to ensure parameter changes take effect. To minimize disruptions, we recommend performing the reboot during non-peak usage hours.
While Log-based Incremental Replication is the most accurate and efficient method of replication, using this replication method may, at times, require manual intervention or impact the source database’s performance. Refer to theLog-based Incremental Replication documentation for more info.
You can also use one of Stitch’s otherReplication Methods, which don’t require any database configuration. Replication Methods can be changed at any time.
Define the following server settings:
binlog_row_image -FULL
binlog_expire_logs_seconds -604800
log_slave_updates -1
Refer to theServer settings list tab for more info about these settings.
In the table below are the names, required values, and descriptions of the server settings you must define.
| Setting | Value | Description |
| binlog_row_image | FULL | Note: This setting is available on Microsoft Azure MySQL databases running version 5.6.2 or greater. Defines how row images are written to the binary log. A |
| binlog_expire_logs_seconds | 604800 | Specifies the amount of time, in seconds, before the automatic removal of binary log files. Stitch recommends a retention period of7 days, but a minimum of3 days will also work. Note: This variable is available on MySQL versions 8.0.1+. |
| log_slave_updates | 1 | Indicates whether updates received by a read replica from a master server should be logged to the replica’s own binary log. Note: This is applicable when using a read replica. |
Required for Log-based Replication
This step is required if using Log-based Replication and any of the following are true:
When Stitch connects to your database and uses Log-based Replication, a unique server ID will be required. This ID ensures that the integration - or integrations, if you’re connecting multiple databases - will not encounter conflicts during the replication process.
To avoid conflicts, you’ll check which server IDs are currently in use and then define a new, unqiue ID in Stitch.
Run the following statement:
mysql>SHOWSLAVEHOSTS;TheSHOW SLAVE HOSTS statement will return information about servers that are or have been connected as replication slaves:
+------------+-------------+------+-----------+------------+|Server_id|Host|Port|Master_id|Slave_UUID|+------------+-------------+------+-----------+------------+|192168010|stitch_prod|3306|192168011|<UUID>||1921680101|stitch_dev|3306|192168011|<UUID>|+------------+-------------+------+-----------+------------+When you complete the setup in Stitch, you’ll define a unique server ID for your Stitch Microsoft Azure MySQL integration to use.
CREATE USER andGRANT OPTION privileges to complete this step.Next, you’ll create a dedicated database user for Stitch. This will ensure Stitch is visible in any logs or audits, and allow you to maintain your privilege hierarchy.
CREATE USER andGRANT OPTION privileges.Run the following command to create the Stitch database user:
CREATEUSER'<stitch_username>'@'localhost'IDENTIFIEDBY'<password>';Replace<password> with a secure password. If using SSH, this can be different than the SSH password.
Grant the Stitch userSELECT privileges by running this command for every table you want to replicate:
GRANTSELECTON'<database_name>'.'<table_name>'to'<stitch_username>'@'localhost';Limiting access to only the tables you want to replicate ensures that the integration can complete discovery (a structure sync) in a timely manner. If you encounter issues in Stitch where tables aren’t displaying, try limiting the Stitch database user’s table access.
Note: Column-level permissions are not supported for use with Log-based Incremental Replication. Restricting access to columns will cause replication issues.
Important:Using Log-based Incremental Replication
Additionally, if you want to use Log-based Incremental Replication, you’ll also need to grant the Stitch user replication privileges:
GRANTREPLICATIONCLIENT,REPLICATIONSLAVEON*.*TO'<stitch_username>'@'localhost';See thePrivileges list tab for an explanation of why these permissions are required by Stitch.
In the table below are the database user privileges Stitch requires to connect to and replicate data from a Microsoft Azure MySQL database.
| Privilege name | Reason for requirement |
| SELECT | Required to select rows from tables in a database. |
| REPLICATION CLIENT | Required for binlog replication. Required to use |
| REPLICATION SLAVE | Required for binlog replication. Required to use |
In this step, you’ll complete the setup by entering the database’s connection details and defining replication settings in Stitch:
In this step, you’ll retrieve the server address for the Microsoft Azure MySQL you want to connect to Stitch.
This is the value you’ll enter in theHost field in Stitch in the next step.
The details page for the database will display. On this page, locate theServer name field, which is highlighted below:

On the Stitch Dashboard page, click theAdd Integration button.
Fill in the fields as follows:
Integration Name: Enter a name for the integration. This is the name that will display on the Stitch Dashboard for the integration; it’ll also be used to create the schema in your destination.
For example, the name “Stitch Microsoft Azure MySQL” would create a schema calledstitch_microsoft_azure_mysql in the destination.Note: The schema name cannot be changed after the integration is saved.
Integration Name: Paste theServer name you retrieved in theprevious step. This should be similar to<database-name>.mysql.database.azure.com.
Port: Enter the port used by the Microsoft Azure MySQL instance. The default is3306.
Username: Enter the Stitch Microsoft Azure MySQL database user’s username.
Password: Enter the password for the Stitch Microsoft Azure MySQL database user.
If you’re using an SSH tunnel to connect your Microsoft Azure MySQL database to Stitch, you’ll also need to define the SSH settings. Refer to theSetting up an SSH Tunnel for a Microsoft Azure database guide for assistance with completing these fields.
Click theSSH Tunnel checkbox.
Fill in the fields as follows:
SSH Host: Enter the public IP address or hostname of the server Stitch will SSH into.
SSH Port: Enter the SSH port on your server. (22 by default)
SSH User: Enter the Stitch Linux (SSH) user’s username.
Check theConnect using SSL checkbox.Note: The database must support and allow SSL connections for this setting to work correctly.
Fill in the fields as follows:
SSL Certificate: The certificate (typically a CA or server certificate) Stitch should verify the SSL connection against. The connection will succeed only if the server’s certifcate verifies against the certificate provided.
Note: Providing a certifcate via this property isn’t required to use SSL. This is only if Stitch should verify the connection against a specific certificate.
Use an SSL client key: If SSL client authentication should be used, check this box. This will display theClient Certificate andClient Key fields, which are both required when using client authentication.
Client Certificate: If using SSL client authentication, paste the client certificate Stitch should use into this field.Note: You must also provide aClient Key for the connection to be successful.
Client Key: If using SSL client authentication, paste the client key Stitch should use into this field.Note: You must also provide aClient Certificate for the connection to be successful.
In theLog-based Replication section, you can set this as the integration’s default Replication Method.
When enabled, tables that are set to replicate will useLog-based Incremental Replication by default. If you don’t want a table to use Log-based Incremental Replication, you can change it in the Table Settings page for that table.
If this setting isn’t enabled, you’ll have to select aReplication Method for each table you set to replicate.
In theReplication Frequency section, you’ll create the integration’sreplication schedule. An integration’s replication schedule determines how often Stitch runs a replication job, and the time that job begins.
Microsoft Azure MySQL integrations support the following replication scheduling methods:
Advanced Scheduling using Cron (Advanced or Premium plans only)
To keep your row usage low, consider setting the integration to replicate less frequently. See theUnderstanding and Reducing Your Row Usage guide for tips on reducing your usage.
When finished, clickCheck and Save.
Stitch will perform a connection test to the Microsoft Azure MySQL database; if successful, aSuccess! message will display at the top of the screen.Note: This test may take a few minutes to complete.
The last step is to select the tables and columns you want to replicate.
Note: If a replication job is currently in progress, new selections won’t be used until the next job starts.
For Microsoft Azure MySQL integrations, you can select:
Individual tables and columns
All tables and columns (except views)
Database views
Click the tabs to view instructions for each selection method.
Click thecheckbox next to the table’s name. A blue checkmark means the table is set to replicate.
After you set a table to replicate, a page with the table’s columns will display. De-select columns if needed.
Define the table’sReplication Method, or skip this step if you want to use theintegration’s default method.
If usingKey-based Incremental Replication, select aReplication Key.
When finished, clickUpdate Settings.
Repeat this process for every table you want to replicate.
Important: Before using this feature, note that:
Using theSelect All feature will overwrite any previous selections. However, selections aren’t final untilFinalize Your Selections is clicked. ClickingCancel will restore your previous selections.
Log-based Incremental Replication must be enabled and set as the default Replication Method to use the Select All feature.
Refer to theSelect All guide for more info about this feature.
Click theTables to Replicate tab.
Navigate to the table level, selecting any databases and/or schemas that contain tables you want to replicate.
In the menu that displays, clickTrack AllTables and Fields (Except Views):

Setting a database view to replicate is similar to selecting a table, with a few differences. Refer to theReplicating Database Views guide for detailed instructions.
At a high level, you’ll need to complete the following to select a database view:
After you finish setting up Microsoft Azure MySQL, itsSync Status may show asPending on either the Stitch Dashboard or in the Integration Details page.
For a new integration, aPending status indicates that Stitch is in the process of scheduling the initial replication job for the integration.This may take some time to complete.
Initial replication jobs with Anchor Scheduling
If using Anchor Scheduling, an initial replication job may not kick off immediately. This depends on the selected Replication Frequency and Anchor Time. Refer to theAnchor Scheduling documentation for more information.
The first seven days of replication, beginning when data is first replicated, are free. Rows replicated from the new integration during this time won’t count towards your quota. Stitch offers this as a way of testing new integrations, measuring usage, and ensuring historical data volumes don’t quickly consume your quota.
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