How are database connections handled in MuleSoft?

In MuleSoft, database connections are specifically managed through the Database Connector, which is designed to facilitate communications with various database systems. This connector allows developers to perform operations such as querying, inserting, updating, or deleting data in a database. The Database Connector supports multiple database types, making it flexible for integration with different database systems, like MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.

By utilizing the Database Connector, developers can configure connection parameters such as the database URL, user credentials, and connection pooling settings. This proper management of database connections is essential to ensure efficient and reliable integration with data stored in databases, as it handles tasks like establishing connections, executing SQL commands, and managing transactions.

The other options provided do not serve the purpose of handling database connections directly. The File Connector is intended for file operations, HTTP Requests are used for communication over the web, and the API Gateway focuses on managing API traffic rather than directly connecting to databases. Thus, the Database Connector is the appropriate and specific choice for handling database interactions within a MuleSoft application.