Beschreibung von Datenbanken für Ingenieure

Kurs aus TUMOnline ( W2024/25)

Welcome to the Engineering Databases Course

*** Important Facts ***

- Attendance mode: completely and only in-person (at TUM campus)

- Being present in the classroom is mandatory

- Material: lectures + exercises mixed within each lecture

- Course capacity: maximum of 45 confirmed places

- Computer lab: N0199, here is a room finder link:

***Database access***

Option (1) : phpMyAdmin Server

User: <your student number with leading zeroes>

Password: EngDB_WS2024

Change your password!

You need to be in the CIP pool or connected via eduVPN to get access.

Install the compatible version of eduVPN with your OS through this link: https://doku.lrz.de/display/PUBLIC/VPN+-+eduVPN

After installation, run the VPN and open the local server on your browser.

If you faced some problems, clear the history of the browser and open the page again.

Note that the local server will be recognised as an unsafe page. However, you need to proceed by clicking on the "advanced" button.

The local server has been tested on Microsoft Edge (windows) and Safari (macOS)

After opening the server, just enter your username and password.

Option (2) : MySQL Workbench software

1. Visit the official MySQL Workbench download page at:

2. Select the appropriate version for your operating system (Windows, macOS, or Linux) and click the "Download" button.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the installer.

4. Locate the downloaded installer and double-click on it to start the installation process.

5. Follow the installation wizard, accepting the default settings, and click "Next" or "Install" as prompted.

6. Search for "MySQL Workbench" in your computer's applications or programs.

7. Open MySQL Workbench.

8. In MySQL Workbench, click on "Database" in the top menu. Select "Connect to Database."

9. Set the ''Local instance MySQL'' as stored connection. Then Click "OK" to connect to the database.

***Additional Information***

If you encounter any issues during the installation process, please refer to the video tutorial available at the following link:

For students who cannot use their own laptops for any reason, you can continue working with the online phpMyAdmin online demo.