QuantumDB uses standard JDBC Drivers to access databases. The first step in +setting up a database bookmark is, therefore, selecting a JDBC Driver.
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+The first time you try to configure a bookmark, QuantumDB will already recognize +one driver: the standard JDBC-ODBC driver provided with the Java Runtime Environment. +For some people, this will be sufficient to access databases, but most people will +probably choose to set up additional drivers. + +
Select the "Add Driver..." button to choose an alternate driver.
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+Provide the details for the new driver. Most drivers require at least one .jar file. +Specify the location of the .jar file(s), and the driver class name. Note that once you +specify the .jar locations, you can use the "Browse..." button beside the class name +field to select valid driver class names. + +
Finally, the Add Driver Wizard asks for a database type. If you're setting up a fairly +standard driver (such as, for example, the standard Oracle or DB2 driver), QuantumDB will +probably recognize the driver class name and select the appropriate driver from the list. +Otherwise, choose the corresponding database type or, if your database type isn't listed, +select "Generic JDBC". + +
The database type helps QuantumDB provide defaults for later parts of the bookmark set-up +process, and also tells the plugin how to support some of the non-standard database features +(such as sequences). + + +