Download the Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server CTP, a Type 4 JDBC driver that provides database connectivity through the standard JDBC application program interfaces (APIs) available in Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 and above.
Quick details
| Version: | 4.0 | Date Published: | 7/12/2011 |
| Language: | English | ||
Files in this download
The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you.
| File Name | Size | |
|---|---|---|
| license.txt | 18 KB | DOWNLOAD |
| sqljdbc_4.0.1427.2_enu.exe | 3.0 MB | DOWNLOAD |
| sqljdbc_4.0.1427.2_enu.tar.gz | 2.0 MB | DOWNLOAD |
Overview
In our continued commitment to interoperability, Microsoft has released the second community technical preview (CTP) of the new Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) driver. The Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server CTP2 download is available to all SQL Server users at no additional charge, and provides access to Microsoft® SQL Server® code-named 'Denali' CTP, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2005 from any Java application, application server, or Java-enabled applet. This is a Type 4 JDBC driver that provides database connectivity through the standard JDBC application program interfaces (APIs) available in Java Platform, Enterprise Edition 5 and above.
This release of the JDBC Driver is JDBC 4.0 compliant and runs on the Java Development Kit (JDK) version 5.0 or later.
Note: By downloading the Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server CTP2, you are accepting the terms and conditions of the End-User License Agreement (EULA) for this component. Please review the End-User License Agreement (EULA) located on this page and print a copy of the EULA for your records.
This release of the JDBC Driver is JDBC 4.0 compliant and runs on the Java Development Kit (JDK) version 5.0 or later.
Note: By downloading the Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server CTP2, you are accepting the terms and conditions of the End-User License Agreement (EULA) for this component. Please review the End-User License Agreement (EULA) located on this page and print a copy of the EULA for your records.
Top of pageSystem requirements
Supported Operating Systems: Linux, Unix, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista
- Supported Operating Systems:Linux;Unix;Windows 7;Windows Server 2008 R2;Windows Vista
- Linux; Unix; Windows 7; Windows Server 2008 R2; Windows Vista
- The list above is an example of some of the supported operating systems. The JDBC driver is designed to work on any operating system that supports the use of a Java Virtual Machine (JVM). However, only Sun Solaris, SUSE Linux, and Windows operating systems have been tested.
- Java Development Kit: 5.0 or later
- Microsoft® SQL Server® code-named 'Denali' CTP or SQL Server 2008 R2 or SQL Server 2008 or SQL Server 2005
Top of pageInstructions
Installation Instructions for the Microsoft Windows version of the JDBC Driver
Note: By downloading the Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server CTP, you are accepting the terms and conditions of the End-User License Agreement (EULA) for this component. Please review the End-User License Agreement (EULA) located on this page and print a copy of the EULA for your records.
1. Download Downloadsqljdbc_<version>_<language>.exe to a temporary directory.
2. Run sqljdbc_<version>_<language>.exe.
3. Enter an installation directory when prompted. We recommend that you unpack this zip file in %ProgramFiles% with the default directory: "Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server".
4. After the package unpacks, open the JDBC Help System by opening %InstallationDirectory%\Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server\sqljdbc_<version>\<language>\help\default.htm. This will display the help system in your Web browser.
Installation Instructions for the UNIX version of the JDBC Driver
1. Download sqljdbc_<version>_<language>.tar.gz to a temporary directory.
2. To unpack the zipped tar file, navigate to the directory where you want the driver unpacked and type gzip -d sqljdbc_<version>_<language>.tar.gz.
3. To unpack the tar file, move it to the directory where you want the driver installed and type tar –xf sqljdbc_<version>_<language>.tar.
4. After the package unpacks, open the JDBC Help System by opening %InstallationDirectory%/Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server/sqljdbc_<version>/<language>/help/default.htm. This will display the help system in your default Web browser.
Note: By downloading the Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server CTP, you are accepting the terms and conditions of the End-User License Agreement (EULA) for this component. Please review the End-User License Agreement (EULA) located on this page and print a copy of the EULA for your records.
1. Download Downloadsqljdbc_<version>_<language>.exe to a temporary directory.
2. Run sqljdbc_<version>_<language>.exe.
3. Enter an installation directory when prompted. We recommend that you unpack this zip file in %ProgramFiles% with the default directory: "Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server".
4. After the package unpacks, open the JDBC Help System by opening %InstallationDirectory%\Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server\sqljdbc_<version>\<language>\help\default.htm. This will display the help system in your Web browser.
Installation Instructions for the UNIX version of the JDBC Driver
1. Download sqljdbc_<version>_<language>.tar.gz to a temporary directory.
2. To unpack the zipped tar file, navigate to the directory where you want the driver unpacked and type gzip -d sqljdbc_<version>_<language>.tar.gz.
3. To unpack the tar file, move it to the directory where you want the driver installed and type tar –xf sqljdbc_<version>_<language>.tar.
4. After the package unpacks, open the JDBC Help System by opening %InstallationDirectory%/Microsoft JDBC Driver 4.0 for SQL Server/sqljdbc_<version>/<language>/help/default.htm. This will display the help system in your default Web browser.
