You want to create a foreign table that connects to a MySQL database using FDW. Which additional step is required beyond creating the foreign server and user mapping?

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PostgreSQL - Advanced Features

AUse the postgres_fdw extension as usual

BInstall and use the mysql_fdw extension specific for MySQL

CConvert MySQL tables to PostgreSQL format first

DCreate a foreign table without any extension

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand FDW for different databases
Different databases require specific FDW extensions (e.g., mysql_fdw for MySQL).
Step 2: Identify correct extension for MySQL
mysql_fdw must be installed and used to connect to MySQL servers.
Final Answer:
Install and use the mysql_fdw extension specific for MySQL -> Option B
Quick Check:
Different DBs need specific FDW extensions = Install and use the mysql_fdw extension specific for MySQL [OK]

Quick Trick: Use specific FDW extension for each external database [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Using postgres_fdw for MySQL connections
Trying to create foreign tables without extension
Assuming automatic format conversion

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You want to create a foreign table that connects to a MySQL database using FDW. Which additional step is required beyond creating the foreign server and user mapping?

Step 1: Understand FDW for different databases

Step 2: Identify correct extension for MySQL

Final Answer:

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