Here's how to use JDBC to marry Java's versatility with the SQL Server database and create high-performing, scalable and secure applications.

This article discusses the new features of JDBC 4.0, illustrates its solutions to some existing problems, and presents its improvements in design and performance through examples.

Microsoft has released a JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) driver for SQL Server 2005, providing a way for developers to link their Java applications to Microsoft’s latest database software.