How this guide is organized

This document includes the following sections.

• JDBC applications and Derby basics

  Basic details for using Derby, including loading the JDBC driver, specifying a database URL, and starting Derby.

• After installing

  Explains the installation layout.

• Deploying Derby applications

  An overview of different deployment scenarios, and tips for getting the details right when deploying applications.

• Controlling Derby application behavior

  JDBC, cursors, locking and isolation levels, and multiple connections.

• Using Derby as a J2EE resource manager

  Information for programmers developing back-end components in a J2EE system.

• Developing tools and using Derby with an IDE

  Tips for tool designers.

• SQL tips

  Insiders' tricks of the trade for using SQL.

• Localizing Derby

  An overview of database localization.