Uploading the Tunneling Script

To use this connection method, first thing you need to do is to upload the tunneling script - ntunnel_mysql.php, ntunnel_pgsql.php or ntunnel_sqlite.php to the webserver where MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQLite server is located.

Note: ntunnel_mysql.php, ntunnel_pgsql.php or ntunnel_sqlite.php is available in the Navicat installation folder.

The following instruction guides you through the process of uploading ntunnel_mysql.php to your webserver. In this tutorial, you require a FTP client - gFTP to make connection to your webserver. You can use any FTP client you are familiar with.

  1. Startup gFTP and enter the connection information in the Quick Connection Bar.

    Host
    A fully qualified Internet host name or an IP address.

    Port
    Enter the Port of the server.

    User
    Enter the User you want to use for this connection.

    Pass
    Enter the Password you want to use for the User you entered.

  2. Press Enter to connect the webserver.

  3. To upload the tunneling script:

    1. Browse the ntunnel_mysql.php on the source system.
    2. Open the directory to which you want to transfer files on the destination system.
    3. Transfer the files using the left and right arrow buttons located between the list boxes, i.e. Click the right arrow button to transfer files from the local to the remote system.

See also:
Advanced Settings