Easysoft JDBC-ODBC Bridge versus Java JDBC-ODBC Bridge
Older versions of Java (Java 7 and earlier) included a JDBC-ODBC Bridge. Here are some reasons to use our JDBC-ODBC Bridge rather than the one that may be bundled with your version of Java.
Performance
The Easysoft JDBC-ODBC Bridge outperforms the Java JDBC-ODBC Bridge and supports concurrent database connections.
Reliability
The Java JDBC-ODBC Bridge is only appropriate for experimental use and for situations in which no other driver is available.
The Easysoft JDBC-ODBC Bridge is a commercial solution designed for use in production environments and is fully supported and actively developed.
The Easysoft JDBC-ODBC Bridge is also thread safe and handles all exception errors.
Unicode
Unlike the Java JDBC-ODBC Bridge, the Easysoft JDBC-ODBC Bridge fully supports Unicode, making it suitable for any language character set.
Configuration and statistics
The Web Administrator integrated into the Easysoft JDBC-ODBC Bridge allows remote configuration management and provides detailed usage statistics. No comparative facilities are included in the Java JDBC-ODBC Bridge.
Configuration and statistics
The Web Administrator integrated into the Easysoft JDBC-ODBC Bridge allows remote configuration management and provides detailed usage statistics. No comparative facilities are included in the Java JDBC-ODBC Bridge.
At a glance
| Easysoft JDBC-ODBC Bridge | Java JDBC-ODBC Bridge |
|---|---|
| Type 3 JDBC Driver | Type 1 JDBC Driver |
| Can be used with Java applets | Cannot be used with Java applets |
| Zero installation client | Needs local ODBC driver |
| Access to remote ODBC data sources | No access to remote ODBC data sources |
| Thread safe | Not thread safe |
| Unicode support | No Unicode support |
| Multiple concurrent statements | No multiple concurrent statements |
| Actively developed by Easysoft | Not actively developed. No longer bundled with Java. |
| Supported solution | Not supported |
