Hi, what is the best and secure way to connect to MySQL DB via Sequel PRO or MySQL Workbench, hosted into a dedicate VPS that is connected to app servers via private networking? If MySQL daemon is listening to private IP, it will not be available from public IP (obviously, I’m scared about exposing my DB droplet to public internet).
I’m using the 2nd server configuration illustrated in this guide (https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/5-common-server-setups-for-your-web-application), called “Separate Database Server”.
Thanks a lot
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Hey there,
There would be a few ways you could accomplish this. I’d recommend the straight forward option of connecting via SSH with Sequel Pro. You can enter in the SSH details of your database server along with your MySQL details and you would not need open port 3306 up to the public or make MySQL listen on the public interface.
Their documentation is sparse, but you’r looking for the SSH tab when creating a new connection. http://www.sequelpro.com/docs/what-type-of-connection-do-i-have
Thank you and please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.
Happy coding,
Jon Schwenn Platform Support Specialist DigitalOcean
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