Apache Derby Tutorial
Overview
Apache Derby, an Apache DB subproject, is a relational database implemented in Java. Its footprint is so small you can easily embed it in any Java-based solution. In addition to its embedded framework, Derby supports a more familiar client/server framework with the Derby Network Server. This tutorial introduces Derby's basic features and walks you through using both frameworks; first the embedded framework using the Derby Embedded JDBC driver, then the Network Server framework using the Derby Network Client JDBC driver.
Intended Audience
This tutorial is intended for new Derby users who have had at least light exposure to SQL, Java, and JDBC.
Tutorial Topics
This tutorial is organized into the sections below:
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Install Software shows how to:
- Install the Apache Derby software.
- Configure your environment to use the Derby Embedded JDBC driver.
- Verify your installation with the sysinfo tool.
- ij Basics shows how to use the ij tool with the embedded Derby JDBC driver to create a database and execute SQL queries.
- Embedded Derby shows how to compile and run a simple Java application that uses the Derby Embedded JDBC driver.
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Derby Network Server show how to:
- Start the Derby Network Server.
- Configure your environment to use the Derby Network Client JDBC driver.
- Compile and run a simple Java application that uses the network server.
Next Steps
After completing the four steps in this tutorial, you'll understand the basics of how to use Derby in the embedded and Network Server frameworks.
More Information
More information about Derby is on the Derby web site and on the Derby Wiki. Please post any problems or questions to the derby-user@db.apache.org mail list.
Using Derby with other Products
Below is a partial list of resources on the Derby web site that show how to use Derby with another product:
- Tools:
- Data Mappers:
- Web Applications:
More products that work with Derby are summarized on the UsesOfDerby Wiki page.
Last updated: April 30, 2008
