... the Java Database Connectivity framework. As we will see in these next few chapters, JDBC is a core set of APIs that enables Java applications to connect to industry standard and proprietary database ... enable Java Database Connectivity. NOTE Because of copyright restrictions, we are unable to supply these drivers on the CD- ROM, but you may visit the JDBC page on the JavaSoft Web site at java. sun.com/jdbc ... will not necessarily have access to database servers like Sybase, DB2, or Oracle. JDBC in General Java Database Connectivity encapsulates the functionality of databases and abstracts that information...