> # Testing JDBC Connections

> This section describes how to test your connection with DataDirect Test™ for JDBC (DataDirect Test). For more information about using DataDirect Test, refer to the SequeLink Developer's Reference.

> To connect with the JDBC Client using DataDirect Test for JDBC:

> 1. Start DataDirect Test as a Java application or applet.
> - As a Java application on Windows: Run the TestForJDBC.bat or TestForJDBC14.sh file located in the testforjdbc directory.
> - As a Java application on Linux/UNIX: Run the TestForJDBC.sh or or TestForJDBC14.sh shell script located in the testforjdbc directory.

> NOTE: Use TestForJDBC14.sh with JDK 1.4 or higher.

> 2. From the DataDirect Test Welcome window, click the Press Here To Continue button. The DataDirect Test window appears.
> 3. Select Driver / Register Driver. DataDirect Test prompts you for the JDBC driver you want to load.
> 4. In the Please Supply a Driver URL field, make sure that the following driver is specified; then, click OK.

> com.ddtek.jdbc.sequelink.SequeLinkDriver

> 5. Select Connection / Connect To DB. The Select A Database window appears with a list of default JDBC driver connection URLs.

> 6. Select one of the default JDBC driver connection URLs. In the Database field, modify the default values of the connection URL appropriately for your environment.
> 7. In the User Name and Password fields, type the required user and password connection properties; then, click the Connect button. Refer to the SequeLink Developer's Reference for information about JDBC connection properties.
> 8. If the connection was successful, the Connection window shows the `Connection Established` message in the JDBC/Database Output scroll box.

> If the connection was successful, you can start using your JDBC applications with SequeLink.

> If the connection was unsuccessful, you are returned to the DataDirect Test window. The `getConnection() Failed:` message appears in the JDBC/Database Output scroll box. If your connection failed, refer to the SequeLink Troubleshooting Guide and Reference.