Hi All,
Does anyone know of a SQL client for Android? Just something for running basic queries when I need to check on a system and can't be arsed waiting for a computer to boot up. The databases I use are MS SQL Server.
I've searched about and can't find anything. I've also had a look at the dev docs for Android and it looks like it should be straight forward using the java.sql class but unfortunately Java isn't in my skill set at the moment and the day job & life in general doesn't leave me with much time to learn it.
If there isn't a program does anyone have any plans to write one ;-)
Cheers
Keith
Anyone ???
It'd be pretty darn insecure to open up your databases to use a remote client like that, why not just use something like phpmyadmin for it? It runs fine in the android browser and theres tons of alternatives that probably have iphone themes that would work great. Alternatively you could get debian set up and grab one of the hundreds of apps to do it in the repository
I need this as well. I'm constantly on SQL Enterprise Manager on my PC and when mobile, I have to teamviewer to my desktop and run queries there, which is such a torture.
I've bought RemoteDB, which I can't seem to get to work properly, I can't switch databases and the connection registry is very confusing.
Anybody?!
Also interested
I'm also interested in this topic.
As far as opening your db's up to the internet, that's a bogus argument. Anyone remotely managing enterprise databases will be using a vpn tunnel, and not the open web.
Having an Android app to connect to Microsoft SQL and Oracle would be extremely helpful. I've been trying to figure out how to mod Oracle's SQLDeveloper to do just that but without any success so far.
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Hi Guys
I looked for something like this for a while as well, and couldn't find anything that did what I wanted, so I made one myself
Key features I wanted are the following
Be able to connect directly to a db server. I used the jdts jdbc driver for Java to get this right
Be able to connect to any SQL Server db. I'll add support for Postgres and MySQL if this gains any popularity
List of all databases on the server (excluding system dbs) and allow you to quickly switch between them
List tables in the currently selected db, and generate Select statements for them
List stored procedures in the currently selected db, and pull the code for them so you can change it
Use a tabbed interface for the different sql queries, to allow you to run many queries at once
This is all done and works really well. Large queries take longer to run than they would on a pc, but they run nonetheless.
Let me know what you think, and feel free to suggest features. If enough people like it and use it, I'll bite the bullet and buy the developer so I can publish it on the Play store
I hope you enjoy it
ps. The installer is signed with the standard testing key, so you will need to go into your settings and allow applications from unknown sources
pps. I ask for internet access to get access to the network sockets, but dont actually connect to the internet.
danegoodwin -
I've downloaded it and played with it a bit - looks good. One feature I'd suggest off the top is storing the connection info. It's a pain having to enter the server address and username each time.
If you are still looking for a SQL client I had written one as well.
It should cover most of the popular databases and works well with tablets and phones.
SQLTool Pro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nraboy.sqltool
I'm also open to suggestions and questions if anyone decides to give it a try.
nraboy said:
If you are still looking for a SQL client I had written one as well.
It should cover most of the popular databases and works well with tablets and phones.
SQLTool Pro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nraboy.sqltool
I'm also open to suggestions and questions if anyone decides to give it a try.
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so, this one does BOTH MySQL and MS SQL, and, your other one *just* MySQL ?
thanks, anyone
abbots said:
so, this one does BOTH MySQL and MS SQL, and, your other one *just* MySQL ?
thanks, anyone
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Correct. The pro version will handle MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Sybase, and Oracle up to version 10.1.
The MySQL version is strictly MySQL.
nraboy said:
Correct. The pro version will handle MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Sybase, and Oracle up to version 10.1.
The MySQL version is strictly MySQL.
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thanks for reply (and for nice app!)
nice, looks good... even better, seems to work well....connected to remote MySQL OK
suggestion: please auto-suggest correct ports for relevant SQLs
so, editing can only be done via queries ? (time to learn SQL syntax..?)
next, I'll try connecting to MS SQL, whilst I know a tiny bit about MySQL, I know nothing about MS, might be asking for help...
Nic,
need some help, if you can:
having issues with MS SQL, MS SQL is on a cloud server, for all I know, port could be blocked..
I've setup definition with port 1433, get 'failed to connect'
how to t/s outside of the app ?
should "telnet host 1433 " work ?
I'm getting
# telnet mssql2008.xx.yy 1433
Trying 202.111.22.33...
telnet: connect to address 202.111.22.33: Connection timed out
what else can I try ?
thanks for any pointers!
abbots said:
thanks for reply (and for nice app!)
nice, looks good... even better, seems to work well....connected to remote MySQL OK
suggestion: please auto-suggest correct ports for relevant SQLs
so, editing can only be done via queries ? (time to learn SQL syntax..?)
next, I'll try connecting to MS SQL, whilst I know a tiny bit about MySQL, I know nothing about MS, might be asking for help...
Nic,
need some help, if you can:
having issues with MS SQL, MS SQL is on a cloud server, for all I know, port could be blocked..
I've setup definition with port 1433, get 'failed to connect'
how to t/s outside of the app ?
should "telnet host 1433 " work ?
I'm getting
# telnet mssql2008.xx.yy 1433
Trying 202.111.22.33...
telnet: connect to address 202.111.22.33: Connection timed out
what else can I try ?
thanks for any pointers!
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Hinting a default port is a good idea. I will see about adding in an upcoming release.
Yes right now anything beyond a simple select or delete must be done with a custom query. My goal is to make it more like the desktop editors, but since I am the only developer it might take a while. But I am not saying it won't happen.
If telnet is failing to connect then there is a firewall rule blocking your IP. Three things could fix this.
1. Add your IP to the database allow list (talk to the DBA)
2. If you can connect to the network the DB is on via VPN then you should. The db might be restricted to local IP
3. Use the SSH features of SQLTool to connect to a server on the databases allow list
You were smart to try the telnet. I would have done the same thing.
Feel free to contact me here or through the tools site. I'm happy to help
nraboy said:
You were smart to try the telnet. I would have done the same thing.
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ahem, not that smart.....
forgot to specify sql type...... ooops
suggestion: don't allow save unless all req. stuff filled in...
OK, I seem to be in.
can I dump/backup with this app ?
thanks.
decent app, well done, wish you success in further development, if I can help in any way, happy to try
now I need to figure out how to dump this MS SQL into my Linux machine
abbots said:
ahem, not that smart.....
forgot to specify sql type...... ooops
suggestion: don't allow save unless all req. stuff filled in...
OK, I seem to be in.
can I dump/backup with this app ?
thanks.
decent app, well done, wish you success in further development, if I can help in any way, happy to try
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Nice catch on the SQL Type. I will work to correct that.
For dump / backup are you referring to data or structure or both? Right now I have exporting DDL on my things to do list, but if you're referring to something else I'd like to hear it.
Thanks for the compliments on my app. I definitely want to hear more suggestions if you have them. Also please don't forget to rate well when you get a chance
Im planning on building an android app. Its like a 'mini' social networking site that users can upload their pics, messages etc but im having trouble knowing how to 'start off'..
Servers, SQL, PHP and those types are not my thing, i have never came close to them as I have never done anything relating to servers but now I need to get close to them.
This is where im having the confusion:
Should I build a website that is the social networking site and store everything in the server that the website it connected to and then from the app i build, the app can fetch data from the website (or the server if thats possible) OR can I just directly build the app and make it communicate with the server so that gets rid of the issue of building a website.
Ive done a little research and have gotten some information but not a clear answer. I think my server will be using SQL so will the app be able to communicate with the database in the server directly or do I have to create a middleman such as a PHP/XML/JSON server for the android app to understand the SQL server since this is probably the common answer ive gotten when researching about android communicating with databases? (http://fahmirahman.wordpress.com/2011/04/21/connection-between-php-server-and-android-client-using-http-and-json/
Which approach is the easiest since im completely new to server languages (if thats what you call them).
Thanks for the help.
Hi man!
BTW the easiest way is to setup a PHP page on a server which sends JSON objects when data is requested by the client. Of course if you're good enough you could create a REST API for your server. After you get data from the server simply load the objects via a http/https request via your client.
I strongly recommend you make the API for the same. I'm doing an Android project which involves the same.
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Hi man!
BTW the easiest way is to setup a PHP page on a server which sends JSON objects when data is requested by the client. Of course if you're good enough you could create a REST API for your server. After you get data from the server simply load the objects via a http/https request via your client.
I strongly recommend you make the API for the same. I'm doing an Android project which involves the same.
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Oh ok. Thanks for the reply. Right now, im learning SQL since thats what most servers use. Then I'll probably get a server and experiment with it, although I have no idea on how create an instant messaging app Im pretty sure theres guides on the interwebs though
Don't forget to make APIs so that you don't have trouble figuring out client side programming. It will save you a lot of trouble.
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Don't forget to make APIs so that you don't have trouble figuring out client side programming. It will save you a lot of trouble.
Please give a thanks if you think this post helped you!
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Sorry but im a bit new to android programming. What does API mean? Is it like Android version 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.3 etc? And how can I make an API?
TwilightLoz said:
Sorry but im a bit new to android programming. What does API mean? Is it like Android version 2.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.3 etc? And how can I make an API?
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Straight from*Wikipedia:
In computer science, an application programming interface (API) is an interface that defines the ways by which an application program may request services from libraries
Java contains many libraries in those packages (Swing, etc.), and*the API*is the interface by which we request services (perform actions, etc.).
Since we're using Java for Android we are actually using the Java API by using any of Java's classes. All of Android's custom classes like Activity etc are part of the SDK library.The API is just a hook so you can latch on to libraries.
So in fact what you can do to create an API is a whole different topic altogether.
I suggest you Google it.
I'm thinking maybe I'll write a tutorial on this on xda for all members amateurs or pros alike.
Yeah I think you should write a tutorial. It'll help the community.
I want to develop a app like Push Bullet.
For Desktop and Mobile i could use Java and Android language.
But on server side,i don't know how to program?
Do i need to use PHP with JSON or Create a Custom Server?
Server-side development is a very, very broad category. If you like Java, you can definitely write the backend (what runs on the server) in Java. Google App Engine allows you to write backends in Java, and there's a pretty generous free quota. You can pretty much write a backend in anything you want, though, from Python (Flask is a very easy place to start) to C++. If you want to send push notifications (i.e. PushBullet functionality) you should look into Google Cloud Messaging.
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Server-side development is a very, very broad category. If you like Java, you can definitely write the backend (what runs on the server) in Java. Google App Engine allows you to write backends in Java, and there's a pretty generous free quota. You can pretty much write a backend in anything you want, though, from Python (Flask is a very easy place to start) to C++. If you want to send push notifications (i.e. PushBullet functionality) you should look into Google Cloud Messaging.
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Now i don't want to buy any servers.Because first i need to test the app.
Is there any other way?
Flask (and most backend frameworks) let you run a server from your computer during testing, so you don't incur any initial cost. Google App Engine has a free quota, so you wouldn't need to buy right off the bat.
Backend programming languages that I would recommend:
1.PHP (super easy)
2. Java
If you don't want to purchase your own server, you have following options:
1. Use XAMPP or WAMP and host your server pages on your own local machine
2. Purchase free web hosting space (cost: $0) from hostinger. in or 000webhost or use google cloud or any similar cloud service provider
Apache Tomcat (java ap server)
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