How do I connect to an Access database over a LAN using Java?

Question

Do you know of any good guides on how to access an Access database using Java?

I know the basics and basic SQL, but I'm thinking more about access control.

Answer 1

private static final String accessDBURLPrefix = "jdbc:odbc:Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};DBQ=";
    private static final String accessDBURLSuffix = ";DriverID=22;READONLY=false}";

    // Initialize the JdbcOdbc Bridge Driver
    static {
        try {
            Class.forName("sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver");
        } catch(ClassNotFoundException e) {
            System.err.println("JdbcOdbc Bridge Driver not found!");
        }
    }

    /** Creates a Connection to a Access Database */
    public static Connection getAccessDBConnection(String filename) throws SQLException {
        filename = filename.replace('', '/').trim();
        String databaseURL = accessDBURLPrefix + filename + accessDBURLSuffix;
        return DriverManager.getConnection(databaseURL, "", "");
    }  

Some useful links:

• http://blog.taragana.com/index.php/archive/how-to-access-ms-access-database-from-jdbc/
• http://www.planet-source-code.com/vb/scripts/ShowCode.asp?txtCodeId=2691&lngWId=2

Answer 2

You can share a database over a shared drive on LAN n then add it to System DSN of other PCs and you can share access database over LAN .. Worked for me like that

I know string is old but maybe useful for someone like me i was frustrated finding a proper and easy way for sharing

Answer 3

If you mean using relational databases in Java, you'll need to know JDBC .

You won't be able to do much with security using JDBC. You'll have to build it into the application using something like JAAS or Spring Security .

Answer 4

JDBC is the way to go. Google for "JDBC tutorial" + mysql, you will get all you need.