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- Database: start MYSQL/Oracle (or ya'll encounter a connection refused exception in step 5 below)
- DRIVER: configure JDBC driver using driver wizard (i.e., Preferences > MyEclipse > Database Explorer > Drivers)
- PERSPECTIVE: change to MyEclipse Database Explorer (i.e.,
Window > Open Perspective > Other... > MyEclipse Database Explorer - CONNECTION: create a connection profile (i.e., click new connection icon
(plus icon)) - Open Connection (i.e., click green flag icon)
- Perform database tasks
- Close Connection (i.e., click red X icon) and change perspective or exit Eclipse