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Mysql Connector/J(For Java) is a typical native java driver that converts JDBC calls into the network protocol that is used by the MYSQL Database.

It helps Java Developers integrate Mysql with java in a very heterogeneous and Loosely coupled architecture.

You can download the Java Connector for Mysql from mysql website.

Two versions of MySQL Connector/J are available for download:

MySQL Connector/J 3.1 is the old production-ready version of the driver, and is available under the GPL.
MySQL Connector/J 5.0 is another old production-ready version of the driver, and is available under the GPL.
MySQL Connector/J 5.1 is the current production-ready version of the driver, and is available under the GPL (recommended).

My next blog will describe how to use mysql with Java in a programming environment using Tools like eclipse for product development for heterogeneous environments.

Till Then,
Ciaonara !
–Ron