new to jdbc

[Weronpc]

I am learning JDBC, when I am using java and want to connect to different database, do I have to download different database driver when I use different types of database?

If I am using MS SQL or MySQL, how do I know the JDBC driver name? Also the URL as well..
Class.forName( JDBC_Driver);
DriverManager.getConnection( Database_URL );

[Paul Sturrock]

do I have to download different database driver when I use different types of database?

Yes.

If I am using MS SQL or MySQL, how do I know the JDBC driver name?

Drivers usually come with a "how to" example at the very least. If you want the driver for a particular DB the best way to find one is by googling for "JDBC driver for [database_name]".

[Jeanne Boyarsky]

Mike,
That information would be in the database documentation. Alternatively, you can find it on google. For example, a university writes up how to use mySql in great depth. The information you are looking for is on that page.