JDBC enables Java programs to communicate with databases. Basic Java programming knowledge and MySQL familiarity required. IntelliJ IDEA, MySQL, and internet connection needed
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MySQL server must be installed, started, and accessible. No existing connections exist for first-time users
Database Tools and SQL plugin must be enabled in IntelliJ IDEA. Plugin can be installed from Marketplace if not present. Database Tool Window can be opened via View menu or Alt+8 shortcut
User cannot find tnsnames.ora file in PL/SQL Developer. File copied to Oracle/product/11.2.0/client_32/NETWORK/ADMIN directory. No database options appear in About->i->TNSNames
User encounters "An error occurred when attaching the database(s)" message. Error message appears in Message column of Attach Database window. Two database paths exist in directory, both show same error