22.3.3. Connector/J Installation

22.3.3.1. Installing Connector/J from a Binary Distribution
22.3.3.2. Installing the Driver and Configuring the CLASSPATH
22.3.3.3. Upgrading from an Older Version
22.3.3.4. Installing from the Development Source Tree

You can install the Connector/J package using either the binary or source distribution. The binary distribution provides the easiest method for installation; the source distribution lets you customize your installation further. With either solution, you manually add the Connector/J location to your Java CLASSPATH.

If you are upgrading from a previous version, read the upgrade information in Section 22.3.3.3, "Upgrading from an Older Version" before continuing.

Connector/J is also available as part of the Maven project. For more information, and to download the Connector/J JAR files, see the Maven repository.