While compiled for Java 8, ojdbc8.jar is also certified for use with JDK 11 and remains a recommended choice for legacy compatibility with Oracle 19c. 2. Downloading Legacy Drivers for Oracle 8i (8.1.7)
The original Oracle 8i drivers are long out of support and are on the Oracle Technology Network (OTN). JDBC and UCP Downloads page | Oracle Saudi Arabia oracle 8 driver download
Developers can pull this dependency directly from Maven Central using the group ID com.oracle.database.jdbc . While compiled for Java 8, ojdbc8
Visit the Oracle JDBC and UCP Downloads page to find the latest version of ojdbc8.jar . While compiled for Java 8
If you are looking for a driver compatible with to connect to modern Oracle databases (12c, 19c, 21c), you need the ojdbc8.jar .