Generate Large Datasets
of MySQL Test Data

dbForge Data Generator for MySQL is a powerful GUI tool aimed at creating massive volumes of meaningful, realistic test data. The instrument includes a large collection of predefined data generators with customizable configuration options that allow populating MySQL database tables with random data. dbForge Data Generator functionality takes good care of data generation process with its terrific 200+ realistic data generators.

  • Create vast amount of realistic test data in a relatively effortless way
  • Fine-tune your data generation process with several distribution modes
  • Save hours of manual data population and profit from new time slots
  • Create, save, and use your own data generators that fit your purpose
  • Keep consistent data across multiple tables with data integrity support
  • Automate and schedule data generation routines with command line
  • Select from a diverse spectrum of MySQL column data types
  • Obtain an accurate real-time visualization of the generated data
Features

Basic generators

With a collection of basic random data generators, you can populate tables with various types of values. The tool comprises over 20 generators, including:

  • RegExp
  • JSON
  • Python
  • XML
  • Lorem Ipsum
  • Shuffled Text
  • Weighted List

The list of basic random data generators within dbForge Data Generator for MySQL

Meaningful test data generators

Data Generator for MySQL includes 200+ real-world generators that allow you to populate tables with realistic test data. For instance, the tool can fill your tables with data related to:

  • Business
  • IT
  • Location
  • Payment
  • Personal
  • Product
Meaningful test data generators that refer to Business, Health, IT, etc.

User-defined generators

With Data Generator for MySQL, you can significantly reduce the need to customize the existing generators over and over again. Instead, you get to:

  • Create
  • Save
  • Use

your own generators that would better meet your needs.

The opportunity to create and save your own generators in dbForge Data Generator for MySQL

Real-time preview

A convenient preview pane of Data Generator for MySQL gives you real-time visualization of the changes you make while you adjust data generation settings.

This gives you an opportunity to quickly make visual assessment of the data that will be generated.

Preview the data to be generated within Data Generator

Command-line interface

With the command-line functionality, you can save time by scheduling routine data generation tasks.

The tool also allows creating a command line execution file to run routine database documentation tasks in a single click.

The command line execution file in dbForge Data Generator

Broad compatibility options

dbForge Data Generator for MySQL is compatible with:

  • MySQL server versions 5.5-8.3
  • MariaDB server versions up to 11.4
  • Cloud services: Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Google Cloud, Oracle MySQL Cloud, Alibaba Cloud
  • Security connections: Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), Secure Shell (SSH), HTTP Tunneling, PAM Percona

More on Connectivity and Compatibility

Compatibility options in Data Generator for MySQL

Extensive support for all column data types

The tool supports a massive range of column data types, including:

  • INTEGER, DECIMAL, NUMERIC, FLOAT
  • TIME, DATE, DATETIME, YEAR
  • CHAR, VARCHAR, BINARY, VARBINARY, BLOB, TEXT
  • ENUM, SET, JSON
  • All spatial data types
Supported column data types in Data Generator for MySQL

Multiple generators with bespoke data

Add a broad set of individual generators for each supported data type to your MySQL tool collection and make use of multiple customization options, including:

  • Number of NULL rows
  • Number of empty rows
  • Data uniqueness
  • Value ranges
  • Value distribution mode
Column generation settings within dbForge Data Generator

MySQL data integrity support

Support for foreign keys provides the generation of consistent random data across multiple tables. Besides, it makes it possible to disable triggers and constraints to avoid interference with database logic.

Foreign key support in MySQL Data Generator

MySQL data distribution modes

The tool provides multiple data distribution modes that allow fine-tuning the way you want to have your data generated. In particular, you can:

  • Specify the exact number of rows
  • Generate data by the percent proportion of existing data
  • Generate data by the time specified
  • Generate data using a linked table
  • Generate data to existing tables already populated with data
Data distribution modes in MySQL Data Generator

Multiple ways to populate data

Use the generated data population script for a MySQL database to perform the following:

  • Execute the script against a MySQL database
  • Save it for later use
  • Edit the script in the internal editor
Data Population Wizard provides several ways to manage the population script

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