Introduction

The first step in using a database is making a connection. This section discusses how to do this.

If you are just starting to use DatabaseLink you might want to look at some of the basic examples in the Establishing a Connection section. Then, to learn if DatabaseLink comes with a driver for your database you might want to study the JDBC Connection section, this contains further information about adding new drivers. Finally, if you want to give your connection a name you might want to study the Named Connections section.