Install the Java Development Kit

Before installing jConnect, you must download and install the Java Development Kit (JDK).

Installing the Java Development Kit

1. Download the current JDK from Sun’s Java Software Web site at the following URL:

   http://java.sun.com/products/index.html

2. Install the JDK using the installation instructions provided.

   When you install jConnect 5.x, you receive JDBC 2.0 compatible classes. Developers should use JDK version 1.2 and later to develop JDBC 2.0 applications with jConnect 5.x.

3. After installing the JDK, define the JAVA_HOME environment variable to point to the JDK installation directory. See your operating system documentation for instructions.

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