# Installing the SQL Explorer plug-in

# Introduction

This Help topic will teach you how to install the SQL Explorer plug-in. This is the first step in configuring SQL Explorer to work with RadRails. You will need to have already installed mySQL before following the steps below.

# Instructions

To install the SQL Explorer plug-in:

1. Follow the instructions in Installing a Plugin.

2. For the step where you create a new Remote Site, specify the following update URL: http://eclipsesql.sourceforge.net/ (opens new window)

3. Re-start your workspace.

After you install the SQL Explorer plug-in, your next step is to deploy ConnectorJ.

# Related Topics

• Configuring the Eclipse SQL Explorer plug-in

• Deploying ConnectorJ

• Creating a new driver in Eclipse

• Creating a new connection in SQL Explorer

• Connecting to the database application

• Using SQL Explorer