What is Java Database Connectivity in SAP (BI-RA-CR - Crystal Reports)?

SAP Term: Java Database Connectivity

• Component: BI-RA-CR

• Component Name: Crystal Reports

• Description: A Java API developed by Sun Microsystems that acts as an interface between a developer’s Java code and a database. It provides a mechanism for the developer to use to connect to a specified database, request information about the database, and then select information from it.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) is a Java-based application programming interface (API) that allows Java programs to access and manipulate data stored in databases. It is a part of the Java Platform, Standard Edition (Java SE) and is used to connect to relational databases such as Oracle, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server. It is also used in SAP BusinessObjects BI-RA-CR Crystal Reports. 
  
  How to use it: 
  JDBC provides a set of classes and interfaces that allow developers to write Java programs that can access data stored in databases. To use JDBC, developers must first create a connection to the database using the DriverManager class. Once the connection is established, developers can use the Statement, PreparedStatement, and CallableStatement classes to execute SQL statements and retrieve data from the database. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using JDBC with SAP BusinessObjects BI-RA-CR Crystal Reports, it is important to ensure that the correct version of the JDBC driver is installed on the system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the database connection settings are configured correctly in order for the connection to be successful. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on JDBC and how to use it with SAP BusinessObjects BI-RA-CR Crystal Reports, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/CRYSTAL_REPORTS/4.2/en-US.