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

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.

Get an overview of JDBC's architecture, then learn how to connect to a database and handle SQL queries and responses with PreparedStatements, transactions, connection pooling, and more.