JDBC Installation
First, you need a database program that is compatible with JDBC. There are many excellent choices, such as IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL.
You must also create a database for your experimental use. We assume you name it COREJAVA. Create a new database, or have your database administrator create one with the appropriate permissions. You need to be able to create, update, and drop tables in the database.
If you have never installed a client/server database before, you may find that setting up the database is somewhat complex and that diagnosing the cause for failure can be difficult. It may be best to seek expert help if your setup is not working correctly.
If this is your first experience with databases, ...
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