To create connections between an application and a relational database, WebSphere Application Server uses the driver implementation classes that are encapsulated by the JDBC provider.
Before you begin
Each JDBC provider is essentially an object that represents vendor-specific JDBC driver classes to Application Server, for establishing access to that particular vendor database. JDBC providers are prerequisites for data sources, which supply applications with the physical connections to a database. Consult the JDBC provider table to identify the appropriate JDBC provider for your database and application requirements.Why and when to perform this task
Configure at least one JDBC provider for each database server that you plan to use at a particular scope within your WebSphere Application Server environment.Steps for this task
If the list of database types does not include the product that you want to use, select User-Defined. This selection triggers the console to display your provider type as User-defined JDBC provider, and your implementation type as User-defined. Consult your database documentation for the JDBC class files, data source properties, and so on that are required for your user-defined provider. Input these specifics on the JDBC properties pages that are described in steps eight through ten of this task. You also need to input some of this information on the properties pages that are part of the data source configuration task.
What to do next
Your next step is to create a data source for association with your JDBC provider. For detailed information, see Configuring a data source using the administrative console.Related concepts
JDBC providers
Data sources
Related tasks
Configuring a data source using the administrative console
Related reference
Vendor-specific data sources minimum required settings
Data source settings