Connecting DBeaver to older databases that lack modern JDBC drivers often requires the . While Oracle removed this bridge in Java 8, many users still rely on the legacy jdbc-odbc-bridge-jre7.jar to bridge the gap. Quick Fix: Download the Legacy Bridge
Click and select your downloaded jdbc-odbc-bridge-jre7.jar . Click Add File again and select JdbcOdbc.dll . Save: Click OK and close the Driver Manager. Setting Up the Connection jdbc-odbc-bridge-jre7.jar download dbeaver
Download JdbcOdbc.dll (x64) (essential for Windows systems). How to Install the JDBC-ODBC Bridge in DBeaver Connecting DBeaver to older databases that lack modern
Navigate to Database > Driver Manager in the top menu. Click Add File again and select JdbcOdbc
Once the driver is installed, you can connect to your local ODBC Data Source: JDBC-ODBC bridge driver from JRE7 · GitHub
Click New and fill in the following settings: Driver Name: ODBC Legacy (or any preferred name). Class Name: sun.jdbc.odbc.JdbcOdbcDriver . URL Template: jdbc:odbc:{database} . Add Libraries: Switch to the Libraries tab: