ASSERT: make sure you have an application running on OpenShift (ev. create one) EXEC: in OpenShift Explorer: pick Edit Embedded Cartridges... in the context menu of your application EXEC: check mysql-5.1 and hit Finish EXEC: in OpenShift Explorer: unfold your application and select the freshly embedded mysql-cartridge EXEC: Open Properties View (Ctrl+3->Properties) Result: Properties view is empty