Step 1: Configure development environment for Java development

Windows

• Identify which version of the JDBC driver you're using based on your environment, as noted here: System Requirements for the JDBC Driver.
• Download and install applicable JDBC Driver here: Download Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server.
• Set class path based on the driver version, as noted here: Using the JDBC Driver.

Next steps

• Step 2: Create a database on SQL Server or Azure SQL Database for Java development