Version 6.0.0 has stricter security requirements. You may need to import the SQL Server SSL certificate into your Java TrustStore if "Encrypt=true" is specified in the connection string.
💡 If you encounter a "ClassNotSupported" error, double-check that your JRE version matches the specific JAR suffix (jre7 vs jre8) you downloaded. Troubleshooting Common Issues mssql-jdbc.jar 6.0.0 download
If using Integrated Security (Windows Authentication), ensure the sqljdbc_auth.dll file provided in the download package is present in your Java Library Path. To provide more specific guidance on your database setup : Java version you're using (e.g., JDK 8, 11, 17) SQL Server version (e.g., 2016, 2019, Azure) Build tool preference (e.g., Maven, Gradle, or manual JAR) Version 6
Note: Version 6.0.0 offers different JARs depending on your Java runtime environment (JRE). Ensure you select mssql-jdbc-6.0.0.jre8.jar for Java 8 or mssql-jdbc-6.0.0.jre7.jar for Java 7. Key Features of Version 6.0.0 Key Features of Version 6
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