Which type of connector allows you to connect to external databases in MuleSoft?

The Database Connector is specifically designed to establish connections with external databases in MuleSoft. This connector facilitates database operations, such as executing SQL queries, retrieving data, and performing transactions, allowing applications to interact with various databases like MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and more.

This connector abstracts the complexities of database interaction, enabling developers to easily integrate and manipulate data stored in external systems. It provides configuration options for connection parameters such as user credentials, connection strings, and transaction isolation levels, which are essential for establishing successful database connections.

In contrast, HTTP, File, and Web Service Connectors serve different purposes. The HTTP Connector is used for making HTTP requests to web services and APIs, the File Connector deals with reading from and writing to the file system, and the Web Service Connector focuses on SOAP and RESTful web service interactions. None of these connectors are intended for direct database communications, highlighting the specialization of the Database Connector in this context.