JDBC, applet, internet server

[sb5309]

After searching on the net the whole day, I am more confused.

I am trying to connect to MySQL database on an internet server using
JDBC. I discovered something about Connector/J.

Do I need Connector/J ? But the database is on the remote internet
server !

When I compile my applet, the "try" statement has problem; any
idea ? :-( :-(

Thanks.

 

[RedGrittyBrick]

After searching on the net the whole day, I am more confused.

I am trying to connect to MySQL database on an internet server using
JDBC. I discovered something about Connector/J.

http://www.mysql.com/products/connector/

It looks like Connector/J is the JDBC driver provided by MySQL.

Do I need Connector/J ?

You need some sort of JDBC driver. I'd start by looking at Connector/J
as it is provided by the DBMS vendor.

But the database is on the remote internet server !

That's just what JDBC drivers are for!

I assume the database is under the control of a DBMS which is configured
to allow database network connections from your location.

When I compile my applet, the "try" statement has problem; any
idea ? :-( :-(

I'd use cut & paste to provide us with the exact error message.
I'd use cut & paste to provide us with the offending source code.
I'd read http://sscce.org.

 

[GArlington]

After searching on the net the whole day, I am more confused.

I am trying to connect to MySQL database on an internet server using
JDBC. I discovered something about Connector/J.

Do I need Connector/J ? But the database is on the remote internet
server !

When I compile my applet, the "try" statement has problem; any
idea ? :-( :-(

Thanks.

Read RGB's reply...
and this: http://faq.javaranch.com/java/AppletsFaq#database