Sun Java System Application Server Platform Edition 8.1 2005Q2 Update 2 Administration Guide

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## To Set Up Database Access

1. Install a supported database product.

   For a list of database products supported by the Application Server, see the Release Notes.

2. Install a JDBC driver for the database product.

3. Make the driver’s JAR file accessible to the domain’s server instance. See To integrate a JDBC driver.

4. Create the database.

   Usually, the application provider delivers scripts for creating and populating the database.

5. Create a connection pool for the database. See To create a JDBC connection pool.

6. Create a JDBC resource that points to the connection pool. See To create a JDBC resource.

##### See Also

- JDBC Resources

- JDBC Connection Pools

- How JDBC Resources and Connection Pools Work Together

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