# MySQL

Linx enables you to connect to an existing database and perform various data operations. The MySQL Plugin provides direct connectivity to a MySQL database without requiring an ODBC driver.

To run a simple SQL query, add the **ExecuteSQL** function to your solution and use the [SQL Editor](/reference/plugins/database/shared-properties/sql-editor.md).

Functions available for use with MySQL databases:

* **BeginTransaction**:\
  Start a transaction to execute multiple database operations within the same transaction.
* **BulkImport**:\
  Efficiently copy large volumes of rows into a table.
* **ExecuteSQL**:\
  Execute an SQL query and return relevant data. The query can include any SQL commands supported by the database driver.

## Links

* [MySQL License](/reference/plugins/mysql/license.md)


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