SQL Server 2005's Type 4 JDBC driver provides database connectivity from a Java application. Though the driver class and connection URL are a bit different in this version, connectivity is a snap.

Many developers and developer teams require connecting to a SQL database from a Java-based application. Java Database Connectivity (JDBC) is a Java API that allows Java applications to connect to a ...

Introduction to Java Database Connectivity: An overview and guide to connecting to a database, handling SQL queries, and more with JDBC. Java persistence with JPA and Hibernate, Part 1: Modeling ...

Here's a quick JDBC with HSQLDB tutorial to get you up and running with Java database connectivity and the popular HyperSQL database.