Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server

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In our continued commitment to interoperability, Microsoft provides a Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) driver for use with SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, and Azure SQL Managed Instance. The driver is available at no extra charge and provides Java database connectivity from any Java application, application server, or Java-enabled applet. This driver is a Type 4 JDBC driver that provides database connectivity through the standard JDBC application program interfaces (APIs).

The Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server has been tested against major application servers such as IBM WebSphere and SAP NetWeaver.

Getting started

• Step 1: Configure development environment for Java development
• Step 2: Create a database for Java development
• Step 3: Proof of concept connecting to SQL using Java

Documentation

• Getting started with the JDBC driver
• Overview of the JDBC driver
• Programming guide for JDBC SQL driver
• Securing JDBC driver applications
• Improving performance and reliability (JDBC)
• Diagnosing problems with the JDBC driver
• Sample JDBC driver applications
• JDBC specification compliance

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Download Microsoft JDBC Driver for SQL Server - has additional information about Maven projects, and more.

Samples

• Sample JDBC driver applications

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