URL string format for connecting to Oracle database with JDBC
There are two ways to set this up. If you have an SID, use this (older) format: jdbc:oracle:thin:@[HOST][:PORT]:SID If you have an Oracle service name, use this (newer) format: jdbc:oracle:thin:@//[HOST][:PORT]/SERVICE Source: this OraFAQ page The call to getConnection() is correct. Also, as duffymo said, make sure the actual driver code is present by including ojdbc6.jar … Read more