JDBC Driver Product Overview

DataDirect Connect for JDBC

Learn why more Java developers use DataDirect JDBC drivers than any other third-party JDBC driver - comprehensive support for all major databases, the performance and scalability leader, and proven enterprise functionality.

JDBC Driver Database Support

Find out what databases and database versions are supported by the DataDirect JDBC drivers, such as SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, Sybase, Informix, and MySQL.

What's New in Release 4.0?

Learn about the latest DataDirect Connect for JDBC features, including JDBC 4.0 specification support, automated application failover and new database feature support for IBM DB2 v9.5 and Oracle 11g.

Security Features in DataDirect Connect
Learn about the built-in security features of DataDirect Connect, including Operating System Authentication, SSL encryption, and a secure architecture. Also, see our Security Support Matrix for complete information on the security features supported by DataDirect Connect.

Competitive Information

Middleware in Action: Industrial Strength Data Access by Ken North
This independent technology assessment by Ken North, the industry expert on databases and middleware, presents a top level view of the role of data access middleware and its importance. It discusses the defining characteristics of premium data access middleware, such as features that affect performance and scalability, and includes a checklist of critical features. Find out why Ken North endorses DataDirect as the best middleware solution for ODBC, JDBC, and ADO.NET applications.

Why Choose DataDirect JDBC Drivers?

A full-suite of JDBC drivers for all major databases, support for JDBC 3.0 and all the latest database enhancements, tools for testing and debugging, and more!

Comparing the DataDirect SQL Server JDBC Driver with Microsoft's

The DataDirect JDBC driver supports SQL Server 7, SQL Server 2000, and SQL Server 2005-and supports them on any Windows server (including Windows NT). Read on for more reasons.

The Only JBoss-Certified JDBC Driver
DataDirect Technologies' partnership with JBoss, the Professional Open Source company, has produced the only JBoss certified JDBC driver, offering the fastest and most comprehensive Type 4 JDBC drivers for the JBoss Application Server.

What You Don't Know About Data Connectivity CAN Hurt You
Data connectivity, the middleware that enables applications to access databases, is a critical, but often overlooked component of the IT infrastructure. These components, such as ODBC and JDBC drivers and ADO.NET providers, can have dramatic effects on application performance, reliability, and portability. This white paper provides an overview of data connectivity, details its effect on application quality, and explores various alternative solutions.

Rigorous Testing Procedures

How are DataDirect Products Tested?

All DataDirect data connectivity components undergo rigorous testing using our proprietary in-house testing suites. For our JDBC drivers, the DataDirect JDBC Verification Suite (JVS) ensures your target database has been thoroughly tested for quality and reliability. It also tests compliance with the latest JDBC spec, all supported JDKs, and the J2EE CTS.

Tools for Testing and Debugging JDBC Applications

Only DataDirect Technologies offers JDBC drivers with built-in tools for testing and debugging.

For Database and Application Developers

DataDirect Connect for JDBC Developer Center
This site contains in-depth technical articles on improving JDBC performance and using our JDBC drivers with leading-edge technology platforms such as JBoss, Hibernate, Tomcat, WebLogic, Sun Java System Application Server, and more.


Achieving Database Interoperability through SQL Leveling Across Data Access APIs
Open data access standards, such as ODBC, JDBC and ADO.NET have given developers a means of achieving application portability between databases. However, there are still instances where the SQL standard is not portable between databases. DataDirect delivers this interoperability between databases and across APIs through SQL Leveling.


Designing Performance-Optimized JDBC Applications
You can improve system performance for your JDBC applications by following the general guidelines described in this document, such as using DatabaseMetaData methods appropriately, retrieving only required data, selecting functions that optimize performance, and managing connections and updates.


Enabling Single Sign-On Using DataDirect Connect for JDBC Integrated Authentication
This whitepaper explains how DataDirect Connect for JDBC can be used to enable Single Sign-on, which results in stronger application security, improved end-user usability, and lower IT management costs.


Using DataDirect JDBC Drivers with Hibernate
This article gives you all the information you need to use DataDirect JDBC drivers with Hibernate, which is an open source project that provides an object-relational mapping solution for Java applications. (Includes sample code to download.)


Windows Authentication on Microsoft JDBC SQL Server
This document describes both types of Windows authentication methods supported by the DataDirect Connect for JDBC SQL Server driver and provides an overview of the configuration required to use each method.