How to access a MySQL public network self-built database instance through database management?

To access a MySQL public network self-built database instance through database management, you typically follow these steps:

1. Ensure Network Accessibility: Make sure your MySQL database instance is configured to accept connections from the public network. This involves setting up the appropriate firewall rules and network configurations.

2. Obtain Connection Details: Gather the necessary connection details such as the hostname or IP address of the database server, the port number (default is usually 3306 for MySQL), the database name, and the credentials (username and password).

3. Use a Database Management Tool: Employ a database management tool like phpMyAdmin, MySQL Workbench, or DBeaver to connect to your MySQL instance. Here’s how you can do it in MySQL Workbench:

   • Open MySQL Workbench.
   • Click on "Database" > "Connect to Database".
   • Enter the connection details: hostname, port, username, and password.
   • Click "OK" to establish the connection.

4. Secure Your Connection: For enhanced security, consider using SSL/TLS encryption for your database connections. This ensures that data transmitted between your database management tool and the database server is encrypted.

5. Example: Suppose you have a MySQL database running on a server with the IP address 192.168.1.100, and you want to connect to it using MySQL Workbench. You would:

   • Open MySQL Workbench.
   • Go to "Database" > "Connect to Database".
   • Enter 192.168.1.100 as the hostname, 3306 as the port, and your database credentials.
   • Click "OK" to connect.

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