Connect to the MySQL database. The following code connects to a database server named "myserver:"mysql_connect ('myserver', 'user', 'password') Retrieve a list of tables from the database.

This would be a good idea if you’re connecting to your MySQL from outside of your LAN. If you’re within your LAN, chances are you won’t need this option.

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.