| Product: | JDBC Driver |
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| Date: | Oct 29, 2008 |
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There are no major differences in performance or features. The API used is in general a matter of taste. Both solutions are for standalone applications. In an application server you should use the feature of the application server.
| Pooled Driver | i-net PLEXA™ | ||
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| - | The driver creates a new ConnectionPoolDataSource every time | + | You can create a static global ConnectionPoolDataSource. |
| + | You can use it with an existing Application. You only need to change the JDBC URL. | - | In an existing application you need to change the getConnection() calls. |
| - | If you use another driver (other than i-net software) then you must register both drivers. | + | The ConnectionPoolDataSource of the driver registers the required drivers automatically. You do not need to register any drivers. |
| - | You only use one instance of i-net PLEXA™ (default instance). (This does not mean not multiple pools) | + | You can create multiple instances of i-net PLEXA™. (This does not mean multiple pools) |
| + | You can remove the pooling very simple. You only need to change the JDBC URL. | - | You must modify your program. For example to change to a non-pooled DataSource. |