> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cloud.cdata.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# JDBC

> This page outlines the steps to use the JDBC driver for Connect AI Embed.

## Install the Driver

Download and run the JDBC setup file for your operating system.

* [Windows Download](https://www.cdata.com/download/getfile.aspx?file=free/LFRK-V/setup.exe\&name=CData%20Connect%20JDBC%20Driver\&tag=Download-connect)
* [Linux Download](https://www.cdata.com/download/getfile.aspx?file=free/LFRK-V/setup.zip\&name=CData%20Connect%20JDBC%20Driver\&tag=Download-connect)

## Create a JDBC Data Source

Follow these steps to create a JDBC data source to connect to Connect AI Embed from your Java application:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Add the driver JAR file to the classpath. The JAR file is located in the `lib` subfolder of the JDBC driver for Connect AI installation directory.

    <Note>
      **Note:** The .lic file must be located in the same folder as the JAR file.
    </Note>
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Some applications automatically populate the driver class. For applications that do not automatically populate it, you must enter it manually. For example:

    ```bash theme={null}
    cdata.jdbc.connect.ConnectDriver
    ```
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Provide the JDBC URL. For example:

    ```bash theme={null}
    jdbc:connect:AuthScheme=OAuth;
    ```

    or

    ```bash theme={null}
    jdbc:cdata:connect:AuthScheme=OAuth;
    ```

    The second format above can be used to ensure you are using the CData driver whenever there is a conflict in your application between drivers using the same URL format. The URL must start with either `jdbc:connect:` or `jdbc:cdata:connect:`, and it must only include the AuthScheme setting as OAuth.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Designate a Log File

You can designate a log file for the JDBC driver in the **Advanced** tab of **Connection Properties**. You can also change the verbosity of the log file for greater detail.

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## Learn More

To learn more information about using the JDBC driver for Connect AI Embed, click [here](https://cdn.cdata.com/help/LFM/jdbc/default.htm).