Getting started with Oracle and JDBC

From: <ajohri_at_my-deja.com>
Date: 2000/06/05
Message-ID: <8hh2k0$jk8$1@nnrp1.deja.com>#1/1

Hi,

I am new to Oracle and database programming in general, so please excuse this newbie question.

Here is a brief overview of my project:
- Written in pure Java.

Using JDBC for database access.
Currently using JDBC-ODBC bridge to work with a MS Access 97 data file.
Data resides on the same machine as application.
There will be several systems/machines (apps and database) running independently.

Questions:
Can I use Oracle instead of Access97? I used to be able to create a DSN entry in ODBC and connect to it in my Java program. I did not need to run any database application while my application was running. Can I do something similar with Oracle? i.e can I just use a data file in "Oracle format"? I am keen to use Oracle because in the future, the application will be expanded to work with a full Oracle Database server.

Thanks.

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Before you buy. Received on Mon Jun 05 2000 - 00:00:00 CDT