Module java.sql
Package java.sql

Interface DatabaseMetaData

All Superinterfaces:
Wrapper
public interface DatabaseMetaData
extends Wrapper
Comprehensive information about the database as a whole.

This interface is implemented by driver vendors to let users know the capabilities of a Database Management System (DBMS) in combination with the driver based on JDBC™ technology ("JDBC driver") that is used with it. Different relational DBMSs often support different features, implement features in different ways, and use different data types. In addition, a driver may implement a feature on top of what the DBMS offers. Information returned by methods in this interface applies to the capabilities of a particular driver and a particular DBMS working together. Note that as used in this documentation, the term "database" is used generically to refer to both the driver and DBMS.

A user for this interface is commonly a tool that needs to discover how to deal with the underlying DBMS. This is especially true for applications that are intended to be used with more than one DBMS. For example, a tool might use the method getTypeInfo to find out what data types can be used in a CREATE TABLE statement. Or a user might call the method supportsCorrelatedSubqueries to see if it is possible to use a correlated subquery or supportsBatchUpdates to see if it is possible to use batch updates.

Some DatabaseMetaData methods return lists of information in the form of ResultSet objects. Regular ResultSet methods, such as getString and getInt, can be used to retrieve the data from these ResultSet objects. If a given form of metadata is not available, an empty ResultSet will be returned. Additional columns beyond the columns defined to be returned by the ResultSet object for a given method can be defined by the JDBC driver vendor and must be accessed by their column label.

Some DatabaseMetaData methods take arguments that are String patterns. These arguments all have names such as fooPattern. Within a pattern String, "%" means match any substring of 0 or more characters, and "_" means match any one character. Only metadata entries matching the search pattern are returned. If a search pattern argument is set to null, that argument's criterion will be dropped from the search.

Since:
1.1

  • Field Summary

    Fields 
    Modifier and Type Field Description
    static short attributeNoNulls
    Indicates that NULL values might not be allowed.
    static short attributeNullable
    Indicates that NULL values are definitely allowed.
    static short attributeNullableUnknown
    Indicates that whether NULL values are allowed is not known.
    static int bestRowNotPseudo
    Indicates that the best row identifier is NOT a pseudo column.
    static int bestRowPseudo
    Indicates that the best row identifier is a pseudo column.
    static int bestRowSession
    Indicates that the scope of the best row identifier is the remainder of the current session.
    static int bestRowTemporary
    Indicates that the scope of the best row identifier is very temporary, lasting only while the row is being used.
    static int bestRowTransaction
    Indicates that the scope of the best row identifier is the remainder of the current transaction.
    static int bestRowUnknown
    Indicates that the best row identifier may or may not be a pseudo column.
    static int columnNoNulls
    Indicates that the column might not allow NULL values.
    static int columnNullable
    Indicates that the column definitely allows NULL values.
    static int columnNullableUnknown
    Indicates that the nullability of columns is unknown.
    static int functionColumnIn
    Indicates that the parameter or column is an IN parameter.
    static int functionColumnInOut
    Indicates that the parameter or column is an INOUT parameter.
    static int functionColumnOut
    Indicates that the parameter or column is an OUT parameter.
    static int functionColumnResult
    Indicates that the parameter or column is a column in a result set.
    static int functionColumnUnknown
    Indicates that type of the parameter or column is unknown.
    static int functionNoNulls
    Indicates that NULL values are not allowed.
    static int functionNoTable
    Indicates that the function does not return a table.
    static int functionNullable
    Indicates that NULL values are allowed.
    static int functionNullableUnknown
    Indicates that whether NULL values are allowed is unknown.
    static int functionResultUnknown
    Indicates that it is not known whether the function returns a result or a table.
    static int functionReturn
    Indicates that the parameter or column is a return value.
    static int functionReturnsTable
    Indicates that the function returns a table.
    static int importedKeyCascade
    For the column UPDATE_RULE, indicates that when the primary key is updated, the foreign key (imported key) is changed to agree with it.
    static int importedKeyInitiallyDeferred
    Indicates deferrability.
    static int importedKeyInitiallyImmediate
    Indicates deferrability.
    static int importedKeyNoAction
    For the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE, indicates that if the primary key has been imported, it cannot be updated or deleted.
    static int importedKeyNotDeferrable
    Indicates deferrability.
    static int importedKeyRestrict
    For the column UPDATE_RULE, indicates that a primary key may not be updated if it has been imported by another table as a foreign key.
    static int importedKeySetDefault
    For the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE, indicates that if the primary key is updated or deleted, the foreign key (imported key) is set to the default value.
    static int importedKeySetNull
    For the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE, indicates that when the primary key is updated or deleted, the foreign key (imported key) is changed to NULL.
    static int procedureColumnIn
    Indicates that the column stores IN parameters.
    static int procedureColumnInOut
    Indicates that the column stores INOUT parameters.
    static int procedureColumnOut
    Indicates that the column stores OUT parameters.
    static int procedureColumnResult
    Indicates that the column stores results.
    static int procedureColumnReturn
    Indicates that the column stores return values.
    static int procedureColumnUnknown
    Indicates that type of the column is unknown.
    static int procedureNoNulls
    Indicates that NULL values are not allowed.
    static int procedureNoResult
    Indicates that the procedure does not return a result.
    static int procedureNullable
    Indicates that NULL values are allowed.
    static int procedureNullableUnknown
    Indicates that whether NULL values are allowed is unknown.
    static int procedureResultUnknown
    Indicates that it is not known whether the procedure returns a result.
    static int procedureReturnsResult
    Indicates that the procedure returns a result.
    static int sqlStateSQL
    A possible return value for the method DatabaseMetaData.getSQLStateType which is used to indicate whether the value returned by the method SQLException.getSQLState is an SQLSTATE value.
    static int sqlStateSQL99
    A possible return value for the method DatabaseMetaData.getSQLStateType which is used to indicate whether the value returned by the method SQLException.getSQLState is an SQL99 SQLSTATE value.
    static int sqlStateXOpen
    A possible return value for the method DatabaseMetaData.getSQLStateType which is used to indicate whether the value returned by the method SQLException.getSQLState is an X/Open (now know as Open Group) SQL CLI SQLSTATE value.
    static short tableIndexClustered
    Indicates that this table index is a clustered index.
    static short tableIndexHashed
    Indicates that this table index is a hashed index.
    static short tableIndexOther
    Indicates that this table index is not a clustered index, a hashed index, or table statistics; it is something other than these.
    static short tableIndexStatistic
    Indicates that this column contains table statistics that are returned in conjunction with a table's index descriptions.
    static int typeNoNulls
    Indicates that a NULL value is NOT allowed for this data type.
    static int typeNullable
    Indicates that a NULL value is allowed for this data type.
    static int typeNullableUnknown
    Indicates that it is not known whether a NULL value is allowed for this data type.
    static int typePredBasic
    Indicates that the data type can be only be used in WHERE search clauses that do not use LIKE predicates.
    static int typePredChar
    Indicates that the data type can be only be used in WHERE search clauses that use LIKE predicates.
    static int typePredNone
    Indicates that WHERE search clauses are not supported for this type.
    static int typeSearchable
    Indicates that all WHERE search clauses can be based on this type.
    static int versionColumnNotPseudo
    Indicates that this version column is NOT a pseudo column.
    static int versionColumnPseudo
    Indicates that this version column is a pseudo column.
    static int versionColumnUnknown
    Indicates that this version column may or may not be a pseudo column.

  • Method Summary

    Modifier and Type Method Description
    boolean allProceduresAreCallable()
    Retrieves whether the current user can call all the procedures returned by the method getProcedures.
    boolean allTablesAreSelectable()
    Retrieves whether the current user can use all the tables returned by the method getTables in a SELECT statement.
    boolean autoCommitFailureClosesAllResultSets()
    Retrieves whether a SQLException while autoCommit is true indicates that all open ResultSets are closed, even ones that are holdable.
    boolean dataDefinitionCausesTransactionCommit()
    Retrieves whether a data definition statement within a transaction forces the transaction to commit.
    boolean dataDefinitionIgnoredInTransactions()
    Retrieves whether this database ignores a data definition statement within a transaction.
    boolean deletesAreDetected​(int type)
    Retrieves whether or not a visible row delete can be detected by calling the method ResultSet.rowDeleted.
    boolean doesMaxRowSizeIncludeBlobs()
    Retrieves whether the return value for the method getMaxRowSize includes the SQL data types LONGVARCHAR and LONGVARBINARY.
    boolean generatedKeyAlwaysReturned()
    Retrieves whether a generated key will always be returned if the column name(s) or index(es) specified for the auto generated key column(s) are valid and the statement succeeds.
    ResultSet getAttributes​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String typeNamePattern, String attributeNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the given attribute of the given type for a user-defined type (UDT) that is available in the given schema and catalog.
    ResultSet getBestRowIdentifier​(String catalog, String schema, String table, int scope, boolean nullable)
    Retrieves a description of a table's optimal set of columns that uniquely identifies a row.
    ResultSet getCatalogs()
    Retrieves the catalog names available in this database.
    String getCatalogSeparator()
    Retrieves the String that this database uses as the separator between a catalog and table name.
    String getCatalogTerm()
    Retrieves the database vendor's preferred term for "catalog".
    ResultSet getClientInfoProperties()
    Retrieves a list of the client info properties that the driver supports.
    ResultSet getColumnPrivileges​(String catalog, String schema, String table, String columnNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the access rights for a table's columns.
    ResultSet getColumns​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern, String columnNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of table columns available in the specified catalog.
    Connection getConnection()
    Retrieves the connection that produced this metadata object.
    ResultSet getCrossReference​(String parentCatalog, String parentSchema, String parentTable, String foreignCatalog, String foreignSchema, String foreignTable)
    Retrieves a description of the foreign key columns in the given foreign key table that reference the primary key or the columns representing a unique constraint of the parent table (could be the same or a different table).
    int getDatabaseMajorVersion()
    Retrieves the major version number of the underlying database.
    int getDatabaseMinorVersion()
    Retrieves the minor version number of the underlying database.
    String getDatabaseProductName()
    Retrieves the name of this database product.
    String getDatabaseProductVersion()
    Retrieves the version number of this database product.
    int getDefaultTransactionIsolation()
    Retrieves this database's default transaction isolation level.
    int getDriverMajorVersion()
    Retrieves this JDBC driver's major version number.
    int getDriverMinorVersion()
    Retrieves this JDBC driver's minor version number.
    String getDriverName()
    Retrieves the name of this JDBC driver.
    String getDriverVersion()
    Retrieves the version number of this JDBC driver as a String.
    ResultSet getExportedKeys​(String catalog, String schema, String table)
    Retrieves a description of the foreign key columns that reference the given table's primary key columns (the foreign keys exported by a table).
    String getExtraNameCharacters()
    Retrieves all the "extra" characters that can be used in unquoted identifier names (those beyond a-z, A-Z, 0-9 and _).
    ResultSet getFunctionColumns​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String functionNamePattern, String columnNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the given catalog's system or user function parameters and return type.
    ResultSet getFunctions​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String functionNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the system and user functions available in the given catalog.
    String getIdentifierQuoteString()
    Retrieves the string used to quote SQL identifiers.
    ResultSet getImportedKeys​(String catalog, String schema, String table)
    Retrieves a description of the primary key columns that are referenced by the given table's foreign key columns (the primary keys imported by a table).
    ResultSet getIndexInfo​(String catalog, String schema, String table, boolean unique, boolean approximate)
    Retrieves a description of the given table's indices and statistics.
    int getJDBCMajorVersion()
    Retrieves the major JDBC version number for this driver.
    int getJDBCMinorVersion()
    Retrieves the minor JDBC version number for this driver.
    int getMaxBinaryLiteralLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of hex characters this database allows in an inline binary literal.
    int getMaxCatalogNameLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of characters that this database allows in a catalog name.
    int getMaxCharLiteralLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows for a character literal.
    int getMaxColumnNameLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows for a column name.
    int getMaxColumnsInGroupBy()
    Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in a GROUP BY clause.
    int getMaxColumnsInIndex()
    Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in an index.
    int getMaxColumnsInOrderBy()
    Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in an ORDER BY clause.
    int getMaxColumnsInSelect()
    Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in a SELECT list.
    int getMaxColumnsInTable()
    Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in a table.
    int getMaxConnections()
    Retrieves the maximum number of concurrent connections to this database that are possible.
    int getMaxCursorNameLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of characters that this database allows in a cursor name.
    int getMaxIndexLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of bytes this database allows for an index, including all of the parts of the index.
    default long getMaxLogicalLobSize()
    Retrieves the maximum number of bytes this database allows for the logical size for a LOB.
    int getMaxProcedureNameLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of characters that this database allows in a procedure name.
    int getMaxRowSize()
    Retrieves the maximum number of bytes this database allows in a single row.
    int getMaxSchemaNameLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of characters that this database allows in a schema name.
    int getMaxStatementLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows in an SQL statement.
    int getMaxStatements()
    Retrieves the maximum number of active statements to this database that can be open at the same time.
    int getMaxTableNameLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows in a table name.
    int getMaxTablesInSelect()
    Retrieves the maximum number of tables this database allows in a SELECT statement.
    int getMaxUserNameLength()
    Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows in a user name.
    String getNumericFunctions()
    Retrieves a comma-separated list of math functions available with this database.
    ResultSet getPrimaryKeys​(String catalog, String schema, String table)
    Retrieves a description of the given table's primary key columns.
    ResultSet getProcedureColumns​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String procedureNamePattern, String columnNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the given catalog's stored procedure parameter and result columns.
    ResultSet getProcedures​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String procedureNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the stored procedures available in the given catalog.
    String getProcedureTerm()
    Retrieves the database vendor's preferred term for "procedure".
    ResultSet getPseudoColumns​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern, String columnNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the pseudo or hidden columns available in a given table within the specified catalog and schema.
    int getResultSetHoldability()
    Retrieves this database's default holdability for ResultSet objects.
    RowIdLifetime getRowIdLifetime()
    Indicates whether this data source supports the SQL ROWID type, and the lifetime for which a RowId object remains valid.
    ResultSet getSchemas()
    Retrieves the schema names available in this database.
    ResultSet getSchemas​(String catalog, String schemaPattern)
    Retrieves the schema names available in this database.
    String getSchemaTerm()
    Retrieves the database vendor's preferred term for "schema".
    String getSearchStringEscape()
    Retrieves the string that can be used to escape wildcard characters.
    String getSQLKeywords()
    Retrieves a comma-separated list of all of this database's SQL keywords that are NOT also SQL:2003 keywords.
    int getSQLStateType()
    Indicates whether the SQLSTATE returned by SQLException.getSQLState is X/Open (now known as Open Group) SQL CLI or SQL:2003.
    String getStringFunctions()
    Retrieves a comma-separated list of string functions available with this database.
    ResultSet getSuperTables​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the table hierarchies defined in a particular schema in this database.
    ResultSet getSuperTypes​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String typeNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the user-defined type (UDT) hierarchies defined in a particular schema in this database.
    String getSystemFunctions()
    Retrieves a comma-separated list of system functions available with this database.
    ResultSet getTablePrivileges​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern)
    Retrieves a description of the access rights for each table available in a catalog.
    ResultSet getTables​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern, String[] types)
    Retrieves a description of the tables available in the given catalog.
    ResultSet getTableTypes()
    Retrieves the table types available in this database.
    String getTimeDateFunctions()
    Retrieves a comma-separated list of the time and date functions available with this database.
    ResultSet getTypeInfo()
    Retrieves a description of all the data types supported by this database.
    ResultSet getUDTs​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String typeNamePattern, int[] types)
    Retrieves a description of the user-defined types (UDTs) defined in a particular schema.
    String getURL()
    Retrieves the URL for this DBMS.
    String getUserName()
    Retrieves the user name as known to this database.
    ResultSet getVersionColumns​(String catalog, String schema, String table)
    Retrieves a description of a table's columns that are automatically updated when any value in a row is updated.
    boolean insertsAreDetected​(int type)
    Retrieves whether or not a visible row insert can be detected by calling the method ResultSet.rowInserted.
    boolean isCatalogAtStart()
    Retrieves whether a catalog appears at the start of a fully qualified table name.
    boolean isReadOnly()
    Retrieves whether this database is in read-only mode.
    boolean locatorsUpdateCopy()
    Indicates whether updates made to a LOB are made on a copy or directly to the LOB.
    boolean nullPlusNonNullIsNull()
    Retrieves whether this database supports concatenations between NULL and non-NULL values being NULL.
    boolean nullsAreSortedAtEnd()
    Retrieves whether NULL values are sorted at the end regardless of sort order.
    boolean nullsAreSortedAtStart()
    Retrieves whether NULL values are sorted at the start regardless of sort order.
    boolean nullsAreSortedHigh()
    Retrieves whether NULL values are sorted high.
    boolean nullsAreSortedLow()
    Retrieves whether NULL values are sorted low.
    boolean othersDeletesAreVisible​(int type)
    Retrieves whether deletes made by others are visible.
    boolean othersInsertsAreVisible​(int type)
    Retrieves whether inserts made by others are visible.
    boolean othersUpdatesAreVisible​(int type)
    Retrieves whether updates made by others are visible.
    boolean ownDeletesAreVisible​(int type)
    Retrieves whether a result set's own deletes are visible.
    boolean ownInsertsAreVisible​(int type)
    Retrieves whether a result set's own inserts are visible.
    boolean ownUpdatesAreVisible​(int type)
    Retrieves whether for the given type of ResultSet object, the result set's own updates are visible.
    boolean storesLowerCaseIdentifiers()
    Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case unquoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in lower case.
    boolean storesLowerCaseQuotedIdentifiers()
    Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case quoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in lower case.
    boolean storesMixedCaseIdentifiers()
    Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case unquoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in mixed case.
    boolean storesMixedCaseQuotedIdentifiers()
    Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case quoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in mixed case.
    boolean storesUpperCaseIdentifiers()
    Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case unquoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in upper case.
    boolean storesUpperCaseQuotedIdentifiers()
    Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case quoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in upper case.
    boolean supportsAlterTableWithAddColumn()
    Retrieves whether this database supports ALTER TABLE with add column.
    boolean supportsAlterTableWithDropColumn()
    Retrieves whether this database supports ALTER TABLE with drop column.
    boolean supportsANSI92EntryLevelSQL()
    Retrieves whether this database supports the ANSI92 entry level SQL grammar.
    boolean supportsANSI92FullSQL()
    Retrieves whether this database supports the ANSI92 full SQL grammar supported.
    boolean supportsANSI92IntermediateSQL()
    Retrieves whether this database supports the ANSI92 intermediate SQL grammar supported.
    boolean supportsBatchUpdates()
    Retrieves whether this database supports batch updates.
    boolean supportsCatalogsInDataManipulation()
    Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in a data manipulation statement.
    boolean supportsCatalogsInIndexDefinitions()
    Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in an index definition statement.
    boolean supportsCatalogsInPrivilegeDefinitions()
    Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in a privilege definition statement.
    boolean supportsCatalogsInProcedureCalls()
    Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in a procedure call statement.
    boolean supportsCatalogsInTableDefinitions()
    Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in a table definition statement.
    boolean supportsColumnAliasing()
    Retrieves whether this database supports column aliasing.
    boolean supportsConvert()
    Retrieves whether this database supports the JDBC scalar function CONVERT for the conversion of one JDBC type to another.
    boolean supportsConvert​(int fromType, int toType)
    Retrieves whether this database supports the JDBC scalar function CONVERT for conversions between the JDBC types fromType and toType.
    boolean supportsCoreSQLGrammar()
    Retrieves whether this database supports the ODBC Core SQL grammar.
    boolean supportsCorrelatedSubqueries()
    Retrieves whether this database supports correlated subqueries.
    boolean supportsDataDefinitionAndDataManipulationTransactions()
    Retrieves whether this database supports both data definition and data manipulation statements within a transaction.
    boolean supportsDataManipulationTransactionsOnly()
    Retrieves whether this database supports only data manipulation statements within a transaction.
    boolean supportsDifferentTableCorrelationNames()
    Retrieves whether, when table correlation names are supported, they are restricted to being different from the names of the tables.
    boolean supportsExpressionsInOrderBy()
    Retrieves whether this database supports expressions in ORDER BY lists.
    boolean supportsExtendedSQLGrammar()
    Retrieves whether this database supports the ODBC Extended SQL grammar.
    boolean supportsFullOuterJoins()
    Retrieves whether this database supports full nested outer joins.
    boolean supportsGetGeneratedKeys()
    Retrieves whether auto-generated keys can be retrieved after a statement has been executed
    boolean supportsGroupBy()
    Retrieves whether this database supports some form of GROUP BY clause.
    boolean supportsGroupByBeyondSelect()
    Retrieves whether this database supports using columns not included in the SELECT statement in a GROUP BY clause provided that all of the columns in the SELECT statement are included in the GROUP BY clause.
    boolean supportsGroupByUnrelated()
    Retrieves whether this database supports using a column that is not in the SELECT statement in a GROUP BY clause.
    boolean supportsIntegrityEnhancementFacility()
    Retrieves whether this database supports the SQL Integrity Enhancement Facility.
    boolean supportsLikeEscapeClause()
    Retrieves whether this database supports specifying a LIKE escape clause.
    boolean supportsLimitedOuterJoins()
    Retrieves whether this database provides limited support for outer joins.
    boolean supportsMinimumSQLGrammar()
    Retrieves whether this database supports the ODBC Minimum SQL grammar.
    boolean supportsMixedCaseIdentifiers()
    Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case unquoted SQL identifiers as case sensitive and as a result stores them in mixed case.
    boolean supportsMixedCaseQuotedIdentifiers()
    Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case quoted SQL identifiers as case sensitive and as a result stores them in mixed case.
    boolean supportsMultipleOpenResults()
    Retrieves whether it is possible to have multiple ResultSet objects returned from a CallableStatement object simultaneously.
    boolean supportsMultipleResultSets()
    Retrieves whether this database supports getting multiple ResultSet objects from a single call to the method execute.
    boolean supportsMultipleTransactions()
    Retrieves whether this database allows having multiple transactions open at once (on different connections).
    boolean supportsNamedParameters()
    Retrieves whether this database supports named parameters to callable statements.
    boolean supportsNonNullableColumns()
    Retrieves whether columns in this database may be defined as non-nullable.
    boolean supportsOpenCursorsAcrossCommit()
    Retrieves whether this database supports keeping cursors open across commits.
    boolean supportsOpenCursorsAcrossRollback()
    Retrieves whether this database supports keeping cursors open across rollbacks.
    boolean supportsOpenStatementsAcrossCommit()
    Retrieves whether this database supports keeping statements open across commits.
    boolean supportsOpenStatementsAcrossRollback()
    Retrieves whether this database supports keeping statements open across rollbacks.
    boolean supportsOrderByUnrelated()
    Retrieves whether this database supports using a column that is not in the SELECT statement in an ORDER BY clause.
    boolean supportsOuterJoins()
    Retrieves whether this database supports some form of outer join.
    boolean supportsPositionedDelete()
    Retrieves whether this database supports positioned DELETE statements.
    boolean supportsPositionedUpdate()
    Retrieves whether this database supports positioned UPDATE statements.
    default boolean supportsRefCursors()
    Retrieves whether this database supports REF CURSOR.
    boolean supportsResultSetConcurrency​(int type, int concurrency)
    Retrieves whether this database supports the given concurrency type in combination with the given result set type.
    boolean supportsResultSetHoldability​(int holdability)
    Retrieves whether this database supports the given result set holdability.
    boolean supportsResultSetType​(int type)
    Retrieves whether this database supports the given result set type.
    boolean supportsSavepoints()
    Retrieves whether this database supports savepoints.
    boolean supportsSchemasInDataManipulation()
    Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in a data manipulation statement.
    boolean supportsSchemasInIndexDefinitions()
    Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in an index definition statement.
    boolean supportsSchemasInPrivilegeDefinitions()
    Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in a privilege definition statement.
    boolean supportsSchemasInProcedureCalls()
    Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in a procedure call statement.
    boolean supportsSchemasInTableDefinitions()
    Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in a table definition statement.
    boolean supportsSelectForUpdate()
    Retrieves whether this database supports SELECT FOR UPDATE statements.
    default boolean supportsSharding()
    Retrieves whether this database supports sharding.
    boolean supportsStatementPooling()
    Retrieves whether this database supports statement pooling.
    boolean supportsStoredFunctionsUsingCallSyntax()
    Retrieves whether this database supports invoking user-defined or vendor functions using the stored procedure escape syntax.
    boolean supportsStoredProcedures()
    Retrieves whether this database supports stored procedure calls that use the stored procedure escape syntax.
    boolean supportsSubqueriesInComparisons()
    Retrieves whether this database supports subqueries in comparison expressions.
    boolean supportsSubqueriesInExists()
    Retrieves whether this database supports subqueries in EXISTS expressions.
    boolean supportsSubqueriesInIns()
    Retrieves whether this database supports subqueries in IN expressions.
    boolean supportsSubqueriesInQuantifieds()
    Retrieves whether this database supports subqueries in quantified expressions.
    boolean supportsTableCorrelationNames()
    Retrieves whether this database supports table correlation names.
    boolean supportsTransactionIsolationLevel​(int level)
    Retrieves whether this database supports the given transaction isolation level.
    boolean supportsTransactions()
    Retrieves whether this database supports transactions.
    boolean supportsUnion()
    Retrieves whether this database supports SQL UNION.
    boolean supportsUnionAll()
    Retrieves whether this database supports SQL UNION ALL.
    boolean updatesAreDetected​(int type)
    Retrieves whether or not a visible row update can be detected by calling the method ResultSet.rowUpdated.
    boolean usesLocalFilePerTable()
    Retrieves whether this database uses a file for each table.
    boolean usesLocalFiles()
    Retrieves whether this database stores tables in a local file.

    Methods declared in interface java.sql.Wrapper

    isWrapperFor, unwrap

  • Field Details

    • procedureResultUnknown

      static final int procedureResultUnknown
      Indicates that it is not known whether the procedure returns a result.

      A possible value for column PROCEDURE_TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getProcedures.

      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • procedureNoResult

      static final int procedureNoResult
      Indicates that the procedure does not return a result.

      A possible value for column PROCEDURE_TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getProcedures.

      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • procedureReturnsResult

      static final int procedureReturnsResult
      Indicates that the procedure returns a result.

      A possible value for column PROCEDURE_TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getProcedures.

      See Also:
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    • procedureColumnUnknown

      static final int procedureColumnUnknown
      Indicates that type of the column is unknown.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getProcedureColumns.

      See Also:
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    • procedureColumnIn

      static final int procedureColumnIn
      Indicates that the column stores IN parameters.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getProcedureColumns.

      See Also:
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    • procedureColumnInOut

      static final int procedureColumnInOut
      Indicates that the column stores INOUT parameters.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getProcedureColumns.

      See Also:
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    • procedureColumnOut

      static final int procedureColumnOut
      Indicates that the column stores OUT parameters.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getProcedureColumns.

      See Also:
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    • procedureColumnReturn

      static final int procedureColumnReturn
      Indicates that the column stores return values.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getProcedureColumns.

      See Also:
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    • procedureColumnResult

      static final int procedureColumnResult
      Indicates that the column stores results.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getProcedureColumns.

      See Also:
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    • procedureNoNulls

      static final int procedureNoNulls
      Indicates that NULL values are not allowed.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getProcedureColumns.

      See Also:
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    • procedureNullable

      static final int procedureNullable
      Indicates that NULL values are allowed.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getProcedureColumns.

      See Also:
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    • procedureNullableUnknown

      static final int procedureNullableUnknown
      Indicates that whether NULL values are allowed is unknown.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getProcedureColumns.

      See Also:
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    • columnNoNulls

      static final int columnNoNulls
      Indicates that the column might not allow NULL values.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet returned by the method getColumns.

      See Also:
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    • columnNullable

      static final int columnNullable
      Indicates that the column definitely allows NULL values.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet returned by the method getColumns.

      See Also:
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    • columnNullableUnknown

      static final int columnNullableUnknown
      Indicates that the nullability of columns is unknown.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet returned by the method getColumns.

      See Also:
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    • bestRowTemporary

      static final int bestRowTemporary
      Indicates that the scope of the best row identifier is very temporary, lasting only while the row is being used.

      A possible value for the column SCOPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getBestRowIdentifier.

      See Also:
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    • bestRowTransaction

      static final int bestRowTransaction
      Indicates that the scope of the best row identifier is the remainder of the current transaction.

      A possible value for the column SCOPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getBestRowIdentifier.

      See Also:
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    • bestRowSession

      static final int bestRowSession
      Indicates that the scope of the best row identifier is the remainder of the current session.

      A possible value for the column SCOPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getBestRowIdentifier.

      See Also:
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    • bestRowUnknown

      static final int bestRowUnknown
      Indicates that the best row identifier may or may not be a pseudo column.

      A possible value for the column PSEUDO_COLUMN in the ResultSet object returned by the method getBestRowIdentifier.

      See Also:
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    • bestRowNotPseudo

      static final int bestRowNotPseudo
      Indicates that the best row identifier is NOT a pseudo column.

      A possible value for the column PSEUDO_COLUMN in the ResultSet object returned by the method getBestRowIdentifier.

      See Also:
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    • bestRowPseudo

      static final int bestRowPseudo
      Indicates that the best row identifier is a pseudo column.

      A possible value for the column PSEUDO_COLUMN in the ResultSet object returned by the method getBestRowIdentifier.

      See Also:
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    • versionColumnUnknown

      static final int versionColumnUnknown
      Indicates that this version column may or may not be a pseudo column.

      A possible value for the column PSEUDO_COLUMN in the ResultSet object returned by the method getVersionColumns.

      See Also:
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    • versionColumnNotPseudo

      static final int versionColumnNotPseudo
      Indicates that this version column is NOT a pseudo column.

      A possible value for the column PSEUDO_COLUMN in the ResultSet object returned by the method getVersionColumns.

      See Also:
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    • versionColumnPseudo

      static final int versionColumnPseudo
      Indicates that this version column is a pseudo column.

      A possible value for the column PSEUDO_COLUMN in the ResultSet object returned by the method getVersionColumns.

      See Also:
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    • importedKeyCascade

      static final int importedKeyCascade
      For the column UPDATE_RULE, indicates that when the primary key is updated, the foreign key (imported key) is changed to agree with it. For the column DELETE_RULE, it indicates that when the primary key is deleted, rows that imported that key are deleted.

      A possible value for the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE in the ResultSet objects returned by the methods getImportedKeys, getExportedKeys, and getCrossReference.

      See Also:
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    • importedKeyRestrict

      static final int importedKeyRestrict
      For the column UPDATE_RULE, indicates that a primary key may not be updated if it has been imported by another table as a foreign key. For the column DELETE_RULE, indicates that a primary key may not be deleted if it has been imported by another table as a foreign key.

      A possible value for the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE in the ResultSet objects returned by the methods getImportedKeys, getExportedKeys, and getCrossReference.

      See Also:
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    • importedKeySetNull

      static final int importedKeySetNull
      For the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE, indicates that when the primary key is updated or deleted, the foreign key (imported key) is changed to NULL.

      A possible value for the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE in the ResultSet objects returned by the methods getImportedKeys, getExportedKeys, and getCrossReference.

      See Also:
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    • importedKeyNoAction

      static final int importedKeyNoAction
      For the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE, indicates that if the primary key has been imported, it cannot be updated or deleted.

      A possible value for the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE in the ResultSet objects returned by the methods getImportedKeys, getExportedKeys, and getCrossReference.

      See Also:
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    • importedKeySetDefault

      static final int importedKeySetDefault
      For the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE, indicates that if the primary key is updated or deleted, the foreign key (imported key) is set to the default value.

      A possible value for the columns UPDATE_RULE and DELETE_RULE in the ResultSet objects returned by the methods getImportedKeys, getExportedKeys, and getCrossReference.

      See Also:
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    • importedKeyInitiallyDeferred

      static final int importedKeyInitiallyDeferred
      Indicates deferrability. See SQL-92 for a definition.

      A possible value for the column DEFERRABILITY in the ResultSet objects returned by the methods getImportedKeys, getExportedKeys, and getCrossReference.

      See Also:
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    • importedKeyInitiallyImmediate

      static final int importedKeyInitiallyImmediate
      Indicates deferrability. See SQL-92 for a definition.

      A possible value for the column DEFERRABILITY in the ResultSet objects returned by the methods getImportedKeys, getExportedKeys, and getCrossReference.

      See Also:
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    • importedKeyNotDeferrable

      static final int importedKeyNotDeferrable
      Indicates deferrability. See SQL-92 for a definition.

      A possible value for the column DEFERRABILITY in the ResultSet objects returned by the methods getImportedKeys, getExportedKeys, and getCrossReference.

      See Also:
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    • typeNoNulls

      static final int typeNoNulls
      Indicates that a NULL value is NOT allowed for this data type.

      A possible value for column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getTypeInfo.

      See Also:
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    • typeNullable

      static final int typeNullable
      Indicates that a NULL value is allowed for this data type.

      A possible value for column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getTypeInfo.

      See Also:
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    • typeNullableUnknown

      static final int typeNullableUnknown
      Indicates that it is not known whether a NULL value is allowed for this data type.

      A possible value for column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getTypeInfo.

      See Also:
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    • typePredNone

      static final int typePredNone
      Indicates that WHERE search clauses are not supported for this type.

      A possible value for column SEARCHABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getTypeInfo.

      See Also:
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    • typePredChar

      static final int typePredChar
      Indicates that the data type can be only be used in WHERE search clauses that use LIKE predicates.

      A possible value for column SEARCHABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getTypeInfo.

      See Also:
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    • typePredBasic

      static final int typePredBasic
      Indicates that the data type can be only be used in WHERE search clauses that do not use LIKE predicates.

      A possible value for column SEARCHABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getTypeInfo.

      See Also:
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    • typeSearchable

      static final int typeSearchable
      Indicates that all WHERE search clauses can be based on this type.

      A possible value for column SEARCHABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getTypeInfo.

      See Also:
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    • tableIndexStatistic

      static final short tableIndexStatistic
      Indicates that this column contains table statistics that are returned in conjunction with a table's index descriptions.

      A possible value for column TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getIndexInfo.

      See Also:
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    • tableIndexClustered

      static final short tableIndexClustered
      Indicates that this table index is a clustered index.

      A possible value for column TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getIndexInfo.

      See Also:
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    • tableIndexHashed

      static final short tableIndexHashed
      Indicates that this table index is a hashed index.

      A possible value for column TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getIndexInfo.

      See Also:
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    • tableIndexOther

      static final short tableIndexOther
      Indicates that this table index is not a clustered index, a hashed index, or table statistics; it is something other than these.

      A possible value for column TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getIndexInfo.

      See Also:
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    • attributeNoNulls

      static final short attributeNoNulls
      Indicates that NULL values might not be allowed.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getAttributes.

      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • attributeNullable

      static final short attributeNullable
      Indicates that NULL values are definitely allowed.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getAttributes.

      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • attributeNullableUnknown

      static final short attributeNullableUnknown
      Indicates that whether NULL values are allowed is not known.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getAttributes.

      See Also:
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    • sqlStateXOpen

      static final int sqlStateXOpen
      A possible return value for the method DatabaseMetaData.getSQLStateType which is used to indicate whether the value returned by the method SQLException.getSQLState is an X/Open (now know as Open Group) SQL CLI SQLSTATE value.
      Since:
      1.4
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • sqlStateSQL

      static final int sqlStateSQL
      A possible return value for the method DatabaseMetaData.getSQLStateType which is used to indicate whether the value returned by the method SQLException.getSQLState is an SQLSTATE value.
      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • sqlStateSQL99

      static final int sqlStateSQL99
      A possible return value for the method DatabaseMetaData.getSQLStateType which is used to indicate whether the value returned by the method SQLException.getSQLState is an SQL99 SQLSTATE value.

      Note:This constant remains only for compatibility reasons. Developers should use the constant sqlStateSQL instead.

      Since:
      1.4
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • functionColumnUnknown

      static final int functionColumnUnknown
      Indicates that type of the parameter or column is unknown.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getFunctionColumns.

      See Also:
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    • functionColumnIn

      static final int functionColumnIn
      Indicates that the parameter or column is an IN parameter.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getFunctionColumns.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • functionColumnInOut

      static final int functionColumnInOut
      Indicates that the parameter or column is an INOUT parameter.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getFunctionColumns.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • functionColumnOut

      static final int functionColumnOut
      Indicates that the parameter or column is an OUT parameter.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getFunctionColumns.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • functionReturn

      static final int functionReturn
      Indicates that the parameter or column is a return value.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getFunctionColumns.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
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    • functionColumnResult

      static final int functionColumnResult
      Indicates that the parameter or column is a column in a result set.

      A possible value for the column COLUMN_TYPE in the ResultSet returned by the method getFunctionColumns.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • functionNoNulls

      static final int functionNoNulls
      Indicates that NULL values are not allowed.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getFunctionColumns.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • functionNullable

      static final int functionNullable
      Indicates that NULL values are allowed.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getFunctionColumns.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • functionNullableUnknown

      static final int functionNullableUnknown
      Indicates that whether NULL values are allowed is unknown.

      A possible value for the column NULLABLE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getFunctionColumns.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
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    • functionResultUnknown

      static final int functionResultUnknown
      Indicates that it is not known whether the function returns a result or a table.

      A possible value for column FUNCTION_TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getFunctions.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • functionNoTable

      static final int functionNoTable
      Indicates that the function does not return a table.

      A possible value for column FUNCTION_TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getFunctions.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

    • functionReturnsTable

      static final int functionReturnsTable
      Indicates that the function returns a table.

      A possible value for column FUNCTION_TYPE in the ResultSet object returned by the method getFunctions.

      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      Constant Field Values

  • Method Details

    • allProceduresAreCallable

      boolean allProceduresAreCallable() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether the current user can call all the procedures returned by the method getProcedures.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • allTablesAreSelectable

      boolean allTablesAreSelectable() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether the current user can use all the tables returned by the method getTables in a SELECT statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getURL

      String getURL() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the URL for this DBMS.
      Returns:
      the URL for this DBMS or null if it cannot be generated
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getUserName

      String getUserName() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the user name as known to this database.
      Returns:
      the database user name
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • isReadOnly

      boolean isReadOnly() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database is in read-only mode.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • nullsAreSortedHigh

      boolean nullsAreSortedHigh() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether NULL values are sorted high. Sorted high means that NULL values sort higher than any other value in a domain. In an ascending order, if this method returns true, NULL values will appear at the end. By contrast, the method nullsAreSortedAtEnd indicates whether NULL values are sorted at the end regardless of sort order.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • nullsAreSortedLow

      boolean nullsAreSortedLow() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether NULL values are sorted low. Sorted low means that NULL values sort lower than any other value in a domain. In an ascending order, if this method returns true, NULL values will appear at the beginning. By contrast, the method nullsAreSortedAtStart indicates whether NULL values are sorted at the beginning regardless of sort order.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • nullsAreSortedAtStart

      boolean nullsAreSortedAtStart() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether NULL values are sorted at the start regardless of sort order.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • nullsAreSortedAtEnd

      boolean nullsAreSortedAtEnd() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether NULL values are sorted at the end regardless of sort order.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getDatabaseProductName

      String getDatabaseProductName() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the name of this database product.
      Returns:
      database product name
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getDatabaseProductVersion

      String getDatabaseProductVersion() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the version number of this database product.
      Returns:
      database version number
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getDriverName

      String getDriverName() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the name of this JDBC driver.
      Returns:
      JDBC driver name
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getDriverVersion

      String getDriverVersion() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the version number of this JDBC driver as a String.
      Returns:
      JDBC driver version
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getDriverMajorVersion

      int getDriverMajorVersion()
      Retrieves this JDBC driver's major version number.
      Returns:
      JDBC driver major version

    • getDriverMinorVersion

      int getDriverMinorVersion()
      Retrieves this JDBC driver's minor version number.
      Returns:
      JDBC driver minor version number

    • usesLocalFiles

      boolean usesLocalFiles() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database stores tables in a local file.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • usesLocalFilePerTable

      boolean usesLocalFilePerTable() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database uses a file for each table.
      Returns:
      true if this database uses a local file for each table; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsMixedCaseIdentifiers

      boolean supportsMixedCaseIdentifiers() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case unquoted SQL identifiers as case sensitive and as a result stores them in mixed case.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • storesUpperCaseIdentifiers

      boolean storesUpperCaseIdentifiers() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case unquoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in upper case.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • storesLowerCaseIdentifiers

      boolean storesLowerCaseIdentifiers() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case unquoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in lower case.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • storesMixedCaseIdentifiers

      boolean storesMixedCaseIdentifiers() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case unquoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in mixed case.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsMixedCaseQuotedIdentifiers

      boolean supportsMixedCaseQuotedIdentifiers() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case quoted SQL identifiers as case sensitive and as a result stores them in mixed case.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • storesUpperCaseQuotedIdentifiers

      boolean storesUpperCaseQuotedIdentifiers() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case quoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in upper case.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • storesLowerCaseQuotedIdentifiers

      boolean storesLowerCaseQuotedIdentifiers() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case quoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in lower case.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • storesMixedCaseQuotedIdentifiers

      boolean storesMixedCaseQuotedIdentifiers() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database treats mixed case quoted SQL identifiers as case insensitive and stores them in mixed case.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getIdentifierQuoteString

      String getIdentifierQuoteString() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the string used to quote SQL identifiers. This method returns a space " " if identifier quoting is not supported.
      Returns:
      the quoting string or a space if quoting is not supported
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getSQLKeywords

      String getSQLKeywords() throws SQLException
      Retrieves a comma-separated list of all of this database's SQL keywords that are NOT also SQL:2003 keywords.
      Returns:
      the list of this database's keywords that are not also SQL:2003 keywords
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getNumericFunctions

      String getNumericFunctions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves a comma-separated list of math functions available with this database. These are the Open /Open CLI math function names used in the JDBC function escape clause.
      Returns:
      the list of math functions supported by this database
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getStringFunctions

      String getStringFunctions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves a comma-separated list of string functions available with this database. These are the Open Group CLI string function names used in the JDBC function escape clause.
      Returns:
      the list of string functions supported by this database
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getSystemFunctions

      String getSystemFunctions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves a comma-separated list of system functions available with this database. These are the Open Group CLI system function names used in the JDBC function escape clause.
      Returns:
      a list of system functions supported by this database
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getTimeDateFunctions

      String getTimeDateFunctions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves a comma-separated list of the time and date functions available with this database.
      Returns:
      the list of time and date functions supported by this database
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getSearchStringEscape

      String getSearchStringEscape() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the string that can be used to escape wildcard characters. This is the string that can be used to escape '_' or '%' in the catalog search parameters that are a pattern (and therefore use one of the wildcard characters).

      The '_' character represents any single character; the '%' character represents any sequence of zero or more characters.

      Returns:
      the string used to escape wildcard characters
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getExtraNameCharacters

      String getExtraNameCharacters() throws SQLException
      Retrieves all the "extra" characters that can be used in unquoted identifier names (those beyond a-z, A-Z, 0-9 and _).
      Returns:
      the string containing the extra characters
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsAlterTableWithAddColumn

      boolean supportsAlterTableWithAddColumn() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports ALTER TABLE with add column.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsAlterTableWithDropColumn

      boolean supportsAlterTableWithDropColumn() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports ALTER TABLE with drop column.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsColumnAliasing

      boolean supportsColumnAliasing() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports column aliasing.

      If so, the SQL AS clause can be used to provide names for computed columns or to provide alias names for columns as required.

      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • nullPlusNonNullIsNull

      boolean nullPlusNonNullIsNull() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports concatenations between NULL and non-NULL values being NULL.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsConvert

      boolean supportsConvert() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the JDBC scalar function CONVERT for the conversion of one JDBC type to another. The JDBC types are the generic SQL data types defined in java.sql.Types.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsConvert

      boolean supportsConvert​(int fromType, int toType) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the JDBC scalar function CONVERT for conversions between the JDBC types fromType and toType. The JDBC types are the generic SQL data types defined in java.sql.Types.
      Parameters:
      fromType - the type to convert from; one of the type codes from the class java.sql.Types
      toType - the type to convert to; one of the type codes from the class java.sql.Types
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      Types

    • supportsTableCorrelationNames

      boolean supportsTableCorrelationNames() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports table correlation names.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsDifferentTableCorrelationNames

      boolean supportsDifferentTableCorrelationNames() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether, when table correlation names are supported, they are restricted to being different from the names of the tables.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsExpressionsInOrderBy

      boolean supportsExpressionsInOrderBy() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports expressions in ORDER BY lists.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsOrderByUnrelated

      boolean supportsOrderByUnrelated() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports using a column that is not in the SELECT statement in an ORDER BY clause.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsGroupBy

      boolean supportsGroupBy() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports some form of GROUP BY clause.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsGroupByUnrelated

      boolean supportsGroupByUnrelated() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports using a column that is not in the SELECT statement in a GROUP BY clause.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsGroupByBeyondSelect

      boolean supportsGroupByBeyondSelect() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports using columns not included in the SELECT statement in a GROUP BY clause provided that all of the columns in the SELECT statement are included in the GROUP BY clause.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsLikeEscapeClause

      boolean supportsLikeEscapeClause() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports specifying a LIKE escape clause.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsMultipleResultSets

      boolean supportsMultipleResultSets() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports getting multiple ResultSet objects from a single call to the method execute.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsMultipleTransactions

      boolean supportsMultipleTransactions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database allows having multiple transactions open at once (on different connections).
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsNonNullableColumns

      boolean supportsNonNullableColumns() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether columns in this database may be defined as non-nullable.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsMinimumSQLGrammar

      boolean supportsMinimumSQLGrammar() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the ODBC Minimum SQL grammar.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsCoreSQLGrammar

      boolean supportsCoreSQLGrammar() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the ODBC Core SQL grammar.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsExtendedSQLGrammar

      boolean supportsExtendedSQLGrammar() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the ODBC Extended SQL grammar.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsANSI92EntryLevelSQL

      boolean supportsANSI92EntryLevelSQL() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the ANSI92 entry level SQL grammar.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsANSI92IntermediateSQL

      boolean supportsANSI92IntermediateSQL() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the ANSI92 intermediate SQL grammar supported.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsANSI92FullSQL

      boolean supportsANSI92FullSQL() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the ANSI92 full SQL grammar supported.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsIntegrityEnhancementFacility

      boolean supportsIntegrityEnhancementFacility() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the SQL Integrity Enhancement Facility.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsOuterJoins

      boolean supportsOuterJoins() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports some form of outer join.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsFullOuterJoins

      boolean supportsFullOuterJoins() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports full nested outer joins.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsLimitedOuterJoins

      boolean supportsLimitedOuterJoins() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database provides limited support for outer joins. (This will be true if the method supportsFullOuterJoins returns true).
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getSchemaTerm

      String getSchemaTerm() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the database vendor's preferred term for "schema".
      Returns:
      the vendor term for "schema"
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getProcedureTerm

      String getProcedureTerm() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the database vendor's preferred term for "procedure".
      Returns:
      the vendor term for "procedure"
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getCatalogTerm

      String getCatalogTerm() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the database vendor's preferred term for "catalog".
      Returns:
      the vendor term for "catalog"
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • isCatalogAtStart

      boolean isCatalogAtStart() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a catalog appears at the start of a fully qualified table name. If not, the catalog appears at the end.
      Returns:
      true if the catalog name appears at the beginning of a fully qualified table name; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getCatalogSeparator

      String getCatalogSeparator() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the String that this database uses as the separator between a catalog and table name.
      Returns:
      the separator string
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSchemasInDataManipulation

      boolean supportsSchemasInDataManipulation() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in a data manipulation statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSchemasInProcedureCalls

      boolean supportsSchemasInProcedureCalls() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in a procedure call statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSchemasInTableDefinitions

      boolean supportsSchemasInTableDefinitions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in a table definition statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSchemasInIndexDefinitions

      boolean supportsSchemasInIndexDefinitions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in an index definition statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSchemasInPrivilegeDefinitions

      boolean supportsSchemasInPrivilegeDefinitions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a schema name can be used in a privilege definition statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsCatalogsInDataManipulation

      boolean supportsCatalogsInDataManipulation() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in a data manipulation statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsCatalogsInProcedureCalls

      boolean supportsCatalogsInProcedureCalls() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in a procedure call statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsCatalogsInTableDefinitions

      boolean supportsCatalogsInTableDefinitions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in a table definition statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsCatalogsInIndexDefinitions

      boolean supportsCatalogsInIndexDefinitions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in an index definition statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsCatalogsInPrivilegeDefinitions

      boolean supportsCatalogsInPrivilegeDefinitions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a catalog name can be used in a privilege definition statement.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsPositionedDelete

      boolean supportsPositionedDelete() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports positioned DELETE statements.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsPositionedUpdate

      boolean supportsPositionedUpdate() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports positioned UPDATE statements.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSelectForUpdate

      boolean supportsSelectForUpdate() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports SELECT FOR UPDATE statements.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsStoredProcedures

      boolean supportsStoredProcedures() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports stored procedure calls that use the stored procedure escape syntax.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSubqueriesInComparisons

      boolean supportsSubqueriesInComparisons() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports subqueries in comparison expressions.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSubqueriesInExists

      boolean supportsSubqueriesInExists() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports subqueries in EXISTS expressions.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSubqueriesInIns

      boolean supportsSubqueriesInIns() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports subqueries in IN expressions.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsSubqueriesInQuantifieds

      boolean supportsSubqueriesInQuantifieds() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports subqueries in quantified expressions.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsCorrelatedSubqueries

      boolean supportsCorrelatedSubqueries() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports correlated subqueries.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsUnion

      boolean supportsUnion() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports SQL UNION.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsUnionAll

      boolean supportsUnionAll() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports SQL UNION ALL.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsOpenCursorsAcrossCommit

      boolean supportsOpenCursorsAcrossCommit() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports keeping cursors open across commits.
      Returns:
      true if cursors always remain open; false if they might not remain open
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsOpenCursorsAcrossRollback

      boolean supportsOpenCursorsAcrossRollback() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports keeping cursors open across rollbacks.
      Returns:
      true if cursors always remain open; false if they might not remain open
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsOpenStatementsAcrossCommit

      boolean supportsOpenStatementsAcrossCommit() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports keeping statements open across commits.
      Returns:
      true if statements always remain open; false if they might not remain open
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsOpenStatementsAcrossRollback

      boolean supportsOpenStatementsAcrossRollback() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports keeping statements open across rollbacks.
      Returns:
      true if statements always remain open; false if they might not remain open
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxBinaryLiteralLength

      int getMaxBinaryLiteralLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of hex characters this database allows in an inline binary literal.
      Returns:
      max the maximum length (in hex characters) for a binary literal; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxCharLiteralLength

      int getMaxCharLiteralLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows for a character literal.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of characters allowed for a character literal; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxColumnNameLength

      int getMaxColumnNameLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows for a column name.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of characters allowed for a column name; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxColumnsInGroupBy

      int getMaxColumnsInGroupBy() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in a GROUP BY clause.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of columns allowed; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxColumnsInIndex

      int getMaxColumnsInIndex() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in an index.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of columns allowed; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxColumnsInOrderBy

      int getMaxColumnsInOrderBy() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in an ORDER BY clause.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of columns allowed; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxColumnsInSelect

      int getMaxColumnsInSelect() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in a SELECT list.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of columns allowed; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxColumnsInTable

      int getMaxColumnsInTable() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of columns this database allows in a table.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of columns allowed; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxConnections

      int getMaxConnections() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of concurrent connections to this database that are possible.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of active connections possible at one time; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxCursorNameLength

      int getMaxCursorNameLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of characters that this database allows in a cursor name.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of characters allowed in a cursor name; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxIndexLength

      int getMaxIndexLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of bytes this database allows for an index, including all of the parts of the index.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of bytes allowed; this limit includes the composite of all the constituent parts of the index; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxSchemaNameLength

      int getMaxSchemaNameLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of characters that this database allows in a schema name.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of characters allowed in a schema name; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxProcedureNameLength

      int getMaxProcedureNameLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of characters that this database allows in a procedure name.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of characters allowed in a procedure name; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxCatalogNameLength

      int getMaxCatalogNameLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of characters that this database allows in a catalog name.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of characters allowed in a catalog name; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxRowSize

      int getMaxRowSize() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of bytes this database allows in a single row.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of bytes allowed for a row; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • doesMaxRowSizeIncludeBlobs

      boolean doesMaxRowSizeIncludeBlobs() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether the return value for the method getMaxRowSize includes the SQL data types LONGVARCHAR and LONGVARBINARY.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxStatementLength

      int getMaxStatementLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows in an SQL statement.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of characters allowed for an SQL statement; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxStatements

      int getMaxStatements() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of active statements to this database that can be open at the same time.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of statements that can be open at one time; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxTableNameLength

      int getMaxTableNameLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows in a table name.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of characters allowed for a table name; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxTablesInSelect

      int getMaxTablesInSelect() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of tables this database allows in a SELECT statement.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of tables allowed in a SELECT statement; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getMaxUserNameLength

      int getMaxUserNameLength() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of characters this database allows in a user name.
      Returns:
      the maximum number of characters allowed for a user name; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getDefaultTransactionIsolation

      int getDefaultTransactionIsolation() throws SQLException
      Retrieves this database's default transaction isolation level. The possible values are defined in java.sql.Connection.
      Returns:
      the default isolation level
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      Connection

    • supportsTransactions

      boolean supportsTransactions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports transactions. If not, invoking the method commit is a noop, and the isolation level is TRANSACTION_NONE.
      Returns:
      true if transactions are supported; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsTransactionIsolationLevel

      boolean supportsTransactionIsolationLevel​(int level) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the given transaction isolation level.
      Parameters:
      level - one of the transaction isolation levels defined in java.sql.Connection
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      Connection

    • supportsDataDefinitionAndDataManipulationTransactions

      boolean supportsDataDefinitionAndDataManipulationTransactions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports both data definition and data manipulation statements within a transaction.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsDataManipulationTransactionsOnly

      boolean supportsDataManipulationTransactionsOnly() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports only data manipulation statements within a transaction.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • dataDefinitionCausesTransactionCommit

      boolean dataDefinitionCausesTransactionCommit() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a data definition statement within a transaction forces the transaction to commit.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • dataDefinitionIgnoredInTransactions

      boolean dataDefinitionIgnoredInTransactions() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database ignores a data definition statement within a transaction.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getProcedures

      ResultSet getProcedures​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String procedureNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the stored procedures available in the given catalog.

      Only procedure descriptions matching the schema and procedure name criteria are returned. They are ordered by PROCEDURE_CAT, PROCEDURE_SCHEM, PROCEDURE_NAME and SPECIFIC_ NAME.

      Each procedure description has the following columns:

      1. PROCEDURE_CAT String => procedure catalog (may be null)
      2. PROCEDURE_SCHEM String => procedure schema (may be null)
      3. PROCEDURE_NAME String => procedure name
      4. reserved for future use
      5. reserved for future use
      6. reserved for future use
      7. REMARKS String => explanatory comment on the procedure
      8. PROCEDURE_TYPE short => kind of procedure:
        • procedureResultUnknown - Cannot determine if a return value will be returned
        • procedureNoResult - Does not return a return value
        • procedureReturnsResult - Returns a return value
      9. SPECIFIC_NAME String => The name which uniquely identifies this procedure within its schema.

      A user may not have permissions to execute any of the procedures that are returned by getProcedures

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      procedureNamePattern - a procedure name pattern; must match the procedure name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a procedure description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getProcedureColumns

      ResultSet getProcedureColumns​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String procedureNamePattern, String columnNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the given catalog's stored procedure parameter and result columns.

      Only descriptions matching the schema, procedure and parameter name criteria are returned. They are ordered by PROCEDURE_CAT, PROCEDURE_SCHEM, PROCEDURE_NAME and SPECIFIC_NAME. Within this, the return value, if any, is first. Next are the parameter descriptions in call order. The column descriptions follow in column number order.

      Each row in the ResultSet is a parameter description or column description with the following fields:

      1. PROCEDURE_CAT String => procedure catalog (may be null)
      2. PROCEDURE_SCHEM String => procedure schema (may be null)
      3. PROCEDURE_NAME String => procedure name
      4. COLUMN_NAME String => column/parameter name
      5. COLUMN_TYPE Short => kind of column/parameter:
        • procedureColumnUnknown - nobody knows
        • procedureColumnIn - IN parameter
        • procedureColumnInOut - INOUT parameter
        • procedureColumnOut - OUT parameter
        • procedureColumnReturn - procedure return value
        • procedureColumnResult - result column in ResultSet
      6. DATA_TYPE int => SQL type from java.sql.Types
      7. TYPE_NAME String => SQL type name, for a UDT type the type name is fully qualified
      8. PRECISION int => precision
      9. LENGTH int => length in bytes of data
      10. SCALE short => scale - null is returned for data types where SCALE is not applicable.
      11. RADIX short => radix
      12. NULLABLE short => can it contain NULL.
        • procedureNoNulls - does not allow NULL values
        • procedureNullable - allows NULL values
        • procedureNullableUnknown - nullability unknown
      13. REMARKS String => comment describing parameter/column
      14. COLUMN_DEF String => default value for the column, which should be interpreted as a string when the value is enclosed in single quotes (may be null)
        • The string NULL (not enclosed in quotes) - if NULL was specified as the default value
        • TRUNCATE (not enclosed in quotes) - if the specified default value cannot be represented without truncation
        • NULL - if a default value was not specified
      15. SQL_DATA_TYPE int => reserved for future use
      16. SQL_DATETIME_SUB int => reserved for future use
      17. CHAR_OCTET_LENGTH int => the maximum length of binary and character based columns. For any other datatype the returned value is a NULL
      18. ORDINAL_POSITION int => the ordinal position, starting from 1, for the input and output parameters for a procedure. A value of 0 is returned if this row describes the procedure's return value. For result set columns, it is the ordinal position of the column in the result set starting from 1. If there are multiple result sets, the column ordinal positions are implementation defined.
      19. IS_NULLABLE String => ISO rules are used to determine the nullability for a column.
        • YES --- if the column can include NULLs
        • NO --- if the column cannot include NULLs
        • empty string --- if the nullability for the column is unknown
      20. SPECIFIC_NAME String => the name which uniquely identifies this procedure within its schema.

      Note: Some databases may not return the column descriptions for a procedure.

      The PRECISION column represents the specified column size for the given column. For numeric data, this is the maximum precision. For character data, this is the length in characters. For datetime datatypes, this is the length in characters of the String representation (assuming the maximum allowed precision of the fractional seconds component). For binary data, this is the length in bytes. For the ROWID datatype, this is the length in bytes. Null is returned for data types where the column size is not applicable.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      procedureNamePattern - a procedure name pattern; must match the procedure name as it is stored in the database
      columnNamePattern - a column name pattern; must match the column name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row describes a stored procedure parameter or column
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getTables

      ResultSet getTables​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern, String[] types) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the tables available in the given catalog. Only table descriptions matching the catalog, schema, table name and type criteria are returned. They are ordered by TABLE_TYPE, TABLE_CAT, TABLE_SCHEM and TABLE_NAME.

      Each table description has the following columns:

      1. TABLE_CAT String => table catalog (may be null)
      2. TABLE_SCHEM String => table schema (may be null)
      3. TABLE_NAME String => table name
      4. TABLE_TYPE String => table type. Typical types are "TABLE", "VIEW", "SYSTEM TABLE", "GLOBAL TEMPORARY", "LOCAL TEMPORARY", "ALIAS", "SYNONYM".
      5. REMARKS String => explanatory comment on the table (may be null)
      6. TYPE_CAT String => the types catalog (may be null)
      7. TYPE_SCHEM String => the types schema (may be null)
      8. TYPE_NAME String => type name (may be null)
      9. SELF_REFERENCING_COL_NAME String => name of the designated "identifier" column of a typed table (may be null)
      10. REF_GENERATION String => specifies how values in SELF_REFERENCING_COL_NAME are created. Values are "SYSTEM", "USER", "DERIVED". (may be null)

      Note: Some databases may not return information for all tables.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      tableNamePattern - a table name pattern; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      types - a list of table types, which must be from the list of table types returned from getTableTypes(),to include; null returns all types
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a table description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getSchemas

      ResultSet getSchemas() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the schema names available in this database. The results are ordered by TABLE_CATALOG and TABLE_SCHEM.

      The schema columns are:

      1. TABLE_SCHEM String => schema name
      2. TABLE_CATALOG String => catalog name (may be null)

      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which each row is a schema description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getCatalogs

      ResultSet getCatalogs() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the catalog names available in this database. The results are ordered by catalog name.

      The catalog column is:

      1. TABLE_CAT String => catalog name

      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which each row has a single String column that is a catalog name
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getTableTypes

      ResultSet getTableTypes() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the table types available in this database. The results are ordered by table type.

      The table type is:

      1. TABLE_TYPE String => table type. Typical types are "TABLE", "VIEW", "SYSTEM TABLE", "GLOBAL TEMPORARY", "LOCAL TEMPORARY", "ALIAS", "SYNONYM".

      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which each row has a single String column that is a table type
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getColumns

      ResultSet getColumns​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern, String columnNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of table columns available in the specified catalog.

      Only column descriptions matching the catalog, schema, table and column name criteria are returned. They are ordered by TABLE_CAT,TABLE_SCHEM, TABLE_NAME, and ORDINAL_POSITION.

      Each column description has the following columns:

      1. TABLE_CAT String => table catalog (may be null)
      2. TABLE_SCHEM String => table schema (may be null)
      3. TABLE_NAME String => table name
      4. COLUMN_NAME String => column name
      5. DATA_TYPE int => SQL type from java.sql.Types
      6. TYPE_NAME String => Data source dependent type name, for a UDT the type name is fully qualified
      7. COLUMN_SIZE int => column size.
      8. BUFFER_LENGTH is not used.
      9. DECIMAL_DIGITS int => the number of fractional digits. Null is returned for data types where DECIMAL_DIGITS is not applicable.
      10. NUM_PREC_RADIX int => Radix (typically either 10 or 2)
      11. NULLABLE int => is NULL allowed.
        • columnNoNulls - might not allow NULL values
        • columnNullable - definitely allows NULL values
        • columnNullableUnknown - nullability unknown
      12. REMARKS String => comment describing column (may be null)
      13. COLUMN_DEF String => default value for the column, which should be interpreted as a string when the value is enclosed in single quotes (may be null)
      14. SQL_DATA_TYPE int => unused
      15. SQL_DATETIME_SUB int => unused
      16. CHAR_OCTET_LENGTH int => for char types the maximum number of bytes in the column
      17. ORDINAL_POSITION int => index of column in table (starting at 1)
      18. IS_NULLABLE String => ISO rules are used to determine the nullability for a column.
        • YES --- if the column can include NULLs
        • NO --- if the column cannot include NULLs
        • empty string --- if the nullability for the column is unknown
      19. SCOPE_CATALOG String => catalog of table that is the scope of a reference attribute (null if DATA_TYPE isn't REF)
      20. SCOPE_SCHEMA String => schema of table that is the scope of a reference attribute (null if the DATA_TYPE isn't REF)
      21. SCOPE_TABLE String => table name that this the scope of a reference attribute (null if the DATA_TYPE isn't REF)
      22. SOURCE_DATA_TYPE short => source type of a distinct type or user-generated Ref type, SQL type from java.sql.Types (null if DATA_TYPE isn't DISTINCT or user-generated REF)
      23. IS_AUTOINCREMENT String => Indicates whether this column is auto incremented
        • YES --- if the column is auto incremented
        • NO --- if the column is not auto incremented
        • empty string --- if it cannot be determined whether the column is auto incremented
      24. IS_GENERATEDCOLUMN String => Indicates whether this is a generated column
        • YES --- if this a generated column
        • NO --- if this not a generated column
        • empty string --- if it cannot be determined whether this is a generated column

      The COLUMN_SIZE column specifies the column size for the given column. For numeric data, this is the maximum precision. For character data, this is the length in characters. For datetime datatypes, this is the length in characters of the String representation (assuming the maximum allowed precision of the fractional seconds component). For binary data, this is the length in bytes. For the ROWID datatype, this is the length in bytes. Null is returned for data types where the column size is not applicable.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      tableNamePattern - a table name pattern; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      columnNamePattern - a column name pattern; must match the column name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a column description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getColumnPrivileges

      ResultSet getColumnPrivileges​(String catalog, String schema, String table, String columnNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the access rights for a table's columns.

      Only privileges matching the column name criteria are returned. They are ordered by COLUMN_NAME and PRIVILEGE.

      Each privilege description has the following columns:

      1. TABLE_CAT String => table catalog (may be null)
      2. TABLE_SCHEM String => table schema (may be null)
      3. TABLE_NAME String => table name
      4. COLUMN_NAME String => column name
      5. GRANTOR String => grantor of access (may be null)
      6. GRANTEE String => grantee of access
      7. PRIVILEGE String => name of access (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, REFERENCES, ...)
      8. IS_GRANTABLE String => "YES" if grantee is permitted to grant to others; "NO" if not; null if unknown

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schema - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      table - a table name; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      columnNamePattern - a column name pattern; must match the column name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a column privilege description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getTablePrivileges

      ResultSet getTablePrivileges​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the access rights for each table available in a catalog. Note that a table privilege applies to one or more columns in the table. It would be wrong to assume that this privilege applies to all columns (this may be true for some systems but is not true for all.)

      Only privileges matching the schema and table name criteria are returned. They are ordered by TABLE_CAT, TABLE_SCHEM, TABLE_NAME, and PRIVILEGE.

      Each privilege description has the following columns:

      1. TABLE_CAT String => table catalog (may be null)
      2. TABLE_SCHEM String => table schema (may be null)
      3. TABLE_NAME String => table name
      4. GRANTOR String => grantor of access (may be null)
      5. GRANTEE String => grantee of access
      6. PRIVILEGE String => name of access (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, REFERENCES, ...)
      7. IS_GRANTABLE String => "YES" if grantee is permitted to grant to others; "NO" if not; null if unknown

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      tableNamePattern - a table name pattern; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a table privilege description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getBestRowIdentifier

      ResultSet getBestRowIdentifier​(String catalog, String schema, String table, int scope, boolean nullable) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of a table's optimal set of columns that uniquely identifies a row. They are ordered by SCOPE.

      Each column description has the following columns:

      1. SCOPE short => actual scope of result
        • bestRowTemporary - very temporary, while using row
        • bestRowTransaction - valid for remainder of current transaction
        • bestRowSession - valid for remainder of current session
      2. COLUMN_NAME String => column name
      3. DATA_TYPE int => SQL data type from java.sql.Types
      4. TYPE_NAME String => Data source dependent type name, for a UDT the type name is fully qualified
      5. COLUMN_SIZE int => precision
      6. BUFFER_LENGTH int => not used
      7. DECIMAL_DIGITS short => scale - Null is returned for data types where DECIMAL_DIGITS is not applicable.
      8. PSEUDO_COLUMN short => is this a pseudo column like an Oracle ROWID
        • bestRowUnknown - may or may not be pseudo column
        • bestRowNotPseudo - is NOT a pseudo column
        • bestRowPseudo - is a pseudo column

      The COLUMN_SIZE column represents the specified column size for the given column. For numeric data, this is the maximum precision. For character data, this is the length in characters. For datetime datatypes, this is the length in characters of the String representation (assuming the maximum allowed precision of the fractional seconds component). For binary data, this is the length in bytes. For the ROWID datatype, this is the length in bytes. Null is returned for data types where the column size is not applicable.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schema - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      table - a table name; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      scope - the scope of interest; use same values as SCOPE
      nullable - include columns that are nullable.
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a column description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getVersionColumns

      ResultSet getVersionColumns​(String catalog, String schema, String table) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of a table's columns that are automatically updated when any value in a row is updated. They are unordered.

      Each column description has the following columns:

      1. SCOPE short => is not used
      2. COLUMN_NAME String => column name
      3. DATA_TYPE int => SQL data type from java.sql.Types
      4. TYPE_NAME String => Data source-dependent type name
      5. COLUMN_SIZE int => precision
      6. BUFFER_LENGTH int => length of column value in bytes
      7. DECIMAL_DIGITS short => scale - Null is returned for data types where DECIMAL_DIGITS is not applicable.
      8. PSEUDO_COLUMN short => whether this is pseudo column like an Oracle ROWID
        • versionColumnUnknown - may or may not be pseudo column
        • versionColumnNotPseudo - is NOT a pseudo column
        • versionColumnPseudo - is a pseudo column

      The COLUMN_SIZE column represents the specified column size for the given column. For numeric data, this is the maximum precision. For character data, this is the length in characters. For datetime datatypes, this is the length in characters of the String representation (assuming the maximum allowed precision of the fractional seconds component). For binary data, this is the length in bytes. For the ROWID datatype, this is the length in bytes. Null is returned for data types where the column size is not applicable.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schema - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      table - a table name; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which each row is a column description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getPrimaryKeys

      ResultSet getPrimaryKeys​(String catalog, String schema, String table) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the given table's primary key columns. They are ordered by COLUMN_NAME.

      Each primary key column description has the following columns:

      1. TABLE_CAT String => table catalog (may be null)
      2. TABLE_SCHEM String => table schema (may be null)
      3. TABLE_NAME String => table name
      4. COLUMN_NAME String => column name
      5. KEY_SEQ short => sequence number within primary key( a value of 1 represents the first column of the primary key, a value of 2 would represent the second column within the primary key).
      6. PK_NAME String => primary key name (may be null)

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schema - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      table - a table name; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a primary key column description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getImportedKeys

      ResultSet getImportedKeys​(String catalog, String schema, String table) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the primary key columns that are referenced by the given table's foreign key columns (the primary keys imported by a table). They are ordered by PKTABLE_CAT, PKTABLE_SCHEM, PKTABLE_NAME, and KEY_SEQ.

      Each primary key column description has the following columns:

      1. PKTABLE_CAT String => primary key table catalog being imported (may be null)
      2. PKTABLE_SCHEM String => primary key table schema being imported (may be null)
      3. PKTABLE_NAME String => primary key table name being imported
      4. PKCOLUMN_NAME String => primary key column name being imported
      5. FKTABLE_CAT String => foreign key table catalog (may be null)
      6. FKTABLE_SCHEM String => foreign key table schema (may be null)
      7. FKTABLE_NAME String => foreign key table name
      8. FKCOLUMN_NAME String => foreign key column name
      9. KEY_SEQ short => sequence number within a foreign key( a value of 1 represents the first column of the foreign key, a value of 2 would represent the second column within the foreign key).
      10. UPDATE_RULE short => What happens to a foreign key when the primary key is updated:
        • importedNoAction - do not allow update of primary key if it has been imported
        • importedKeyCascade - change imported key to agree with primary key update
        • importedKeySetNull - change imported key to NULL if its primary key has been updated
        • importedKeySetDefault - change imported key to default values if its primary key has been updated
        • importedKeyRestrict - same as importedKeyNoAction (for ODBC 2.x compatibility)
      11. DELETE_RULE short => What happens to the foreign key when primary is deleted.
        • importedKeyNoAction - do not allow delete of primary key if it has been imported
        • importedKeyCascade - delete rows that import a deleted key
        • importedKeySetNull - change imported key to NULL if its primary key has been deleted
        • importedKeyRestrict - same as importedKeyNoAction (for ODBC 2.x compatibility)
        • importedKeySetDefault - change imported key to default if its primary key has been deleted
      12. FK_NAME String => foreign key name (may be null)
      13. PK_NAME String => primary key name (may be null)
      14. DEFERRABILITY short => can the evaluation of foreign key constraints be deferred until commit
        • importedKeyInitiallyDeferred - see SQL92 for definition
        • importedKeyInitiallyImmediate - see SQL92 for definition
        • importedKeyNotDeferrable - see SQL92 for definition

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schema - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      table - a table name; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a primary key column description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      getExportedKeys(java.lang.String, java.lang.String, java.lang.String)

    • getExportedKeys

      ResultSet getExportedKeys​(String catalog, String schema, String table) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the foreign key columns that reference the given table's primary key columns (the foreign keys exported by a table). They are ordered by FKTABLE_CAT, FKTABLE_SCHEM, FKTABLE_NAME, and KEY_SEQ.

      Each foreign key column description has the following columns:

      1. PKTABLE_CAT String => primary key table catalog (may be null)
      2. PKTABLE_SCHEM String => primary key table schema (may be null)
      3. PKTABLE_NAME String => primary key table name
      4. PKCOLUMN_NAME String => primary key column name
      5. FKTABLE_CAT String => foreign key table catalog (may be null) being exported (may be null)
      6. FKTABLE_SCHEM String => foreign key table schema (may be null) being exported (may be null)
      7. FKTABLE_NAME String => foreign key table name being exported
      8. FKCOLUMN_NAME String => foreign key column name being exported
      9. KEY_SEQ short => sequence number within foreign key( a value of 1 represents the first column of the foreign key, a value of 2 would represent the second column within the foreign key).
      10. UPDATE_RULE short => What happens to foreign key when primary is updated:
        • importedNoAction - do not allow update of primary key if it has been imported
        • importedKeyCascade - change imported key to agree with primary key update
        • importedKeySetNull - change imported key to NULL if its primary key has been updated
        • importedKeySetDefault - change imported key to default values if its primary key has been updated
        • importedKeyRestrict - same as importedKeyNoAction (for ODBC 2.x compatibility)
      11. DELETE_RULE short => What happens to the foreign key when primary is deleted.
        • importedKeyNoAction - do not allow delete of primary key if it has been imported
        • importedKeyCascade - delete rows that import a deleted key
        • importedKeySetNull - change imported key to NULL if its primary key has been deleted
        • importedKeyRestrict - same as importedKeyNoAction (for ODBC 2.x compatibility)
        • importedKeySetDefault - change imported key to default if its primary key has been deleted
      12. FK_NAME String => foreign key name (may be null)
      13. PK_NAME String => primary key name (may be null)
      14. DEFERRABILITY short => can the evaluation of foreign key constraints be deferred until commit
        • importedKeyInitiallyDeferred - see SQL92 for definition
        • importedKeyInitiallyImmediate - see SQL92 for definition
        • importedKeyNotDeferrable - see SQL92 for definition

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in this database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schema - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      table - a table name; must match the table name as it is stored in this database
      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which each row is a foreign key column description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      getImportedKeys(java.lang.String, java.lang.String, java.lang.String)

    • getCrossReference

      ResultSet getCrossReference​(String parentCatalog, String parentSchema, String parentTable, String foreignCatalog, String foreignSchema, String foreignTable) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the foreign key columns in the given foreign key table that reference the primary key or the columns representing a unique constraint of the parent table (could be the same or a different table). The number of columns returned from the parent table must match the number of columns that make up the foreign key. They are ordered by FKTABLE_CAT, FKTABLE_SCHEM, FKTABLE_NAME, and KEY_SEQ.

      Each foreign key column description has the following columns:

      1. PKTABLE_CAT String => parent key table catalog (may be null)
      2. PKTABLE_SCHEM String => parent key table schema (may be null)
      3. PKTABLE_NAME String => parent key table name
      4. PKCOLUMN_NAME String => parent key column name
      5. FKTABLE_CAT String => foreign key table catalog (may be null) being exported (may be null)
      6. FKTABLE_SCHEM String => foreign key table schema (may be null) being exported (may be null)
      7. FKTABLE_NAME String => foreign key table name being exported
      8. FKCOLUMN_NAME String => foreign key column name being exported
      9. KEY_SEQ short => sequence number within foreign key( a value of 1 represents the first column of the foreign key, a value of 2 would represent the second column within the foreign key).
      10. UPDATE_RULE short => What happens to foreign key when parent key is updated:
        • importedNoAction - do not allow update of parent key if it has been imported
        • importedKeyCascade - change imported key to agree with parent key update
        • importedKeySetNull - change imported key to NULL if its parent key has been updated
        • importedKeySetDefault - change imported key to default values if its parent key has been updated
        • importedKeyRestrict - same as importedKeyNoAction (for ODBC 2.x compatibility)
      11. DELETE_RULE short => What happens to the foreign key when parent key is deleted.
        • importedKeyNoAction - do not allow delete of parent key if it has been imported
        • importedKeyCascade - delete rows that import a deleted key
        • importedKeySetNull - change imported key to NULL if its primary key has been deleted
        • importedKeyRestrict - same as importedKeyNoAction (for ODBC 2.x compatibility)
        • importedKeySetDefault - change imported key to default if its parent key has been deleted
      12. FK_NAME String => foreign key name (may be null)
      13. PK_NAME String => parent key name (may be null)
      14. DEFERRABILITY short => can the evaluation of foreign key constraints be deferred until commit
        • importedKeyInitiallyDeferred - see SQL92 for definition
        • importedKeyInitiallyImmediate - see SQL92 for definition
        • importedKeyNotDeferrable - see SQL92 for definition

      Parameters:
      parentCatalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means drop catalog name from the selection criteria
      parentSchema - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means drop schema name from the selection criteria
      parentTable - the name of the table that exports the key; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      foreignCatalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means drop catalog name from the selection criteria
      foreignSchema - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means drop schema name from the selection criteria
      foreignTable - the name of the table that imports the key; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a foreign key column description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      See Also:
      getImportedKeys(java.lang.String, java.lang.String, java.lang.String)

    • getTypeInfo

      ResultSet getTypeInfo() throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of all the data types supported by this database. They are ordered by DATA_TYPE and then by how closely the data type maps to the corresponding JDBC SQL type.

      If the database supports SQL distinct types, then getTypeInfo() will return a single row with a TYPE_NAME of DISTINCT and a DATA_TYPE of Types.DISTINCT. If the database supports SQL structured types, then getTypeInfo() will return a single row with a TYPE_NAME of STRUCT and a DATA_TYPE of Types.STRUCT.

      If SQL distinct or structured types are supported, then information on the individual types may be obtained from the getUDTs() method.

      Each type description has the following columns:

      1. TYPE_NAME String => Type name
      2. DATA_TYPE int => SQL data type from java.sql.Types
      3. PRECISION int => maximum precision
      4. LITERAL_PREFIX String => prefix used to quote a literal (may be null)
      5. LITERAL_SUFFIX String => suffix used to quote a literal (may be null)
      6. CREATE_PARAMS String => parameters used in creating the type (may be null)
      7. NULLABLE short => can you use NULL for this type.
        • typeNoNulls - does not allow NULL values
        • typeNullable - allows NULL values
        • typeNullableUnknown - nullability unknown
      8. CASE_SENSITIVE boolean=> is it case sensitive.
      9. SEARCHABLE short => can you use "WHERE" based on this type:
        • typePredNone - No support
        • typePredChar - Only supported with WHERE .. LIKE
        • typePredBasic - Supported except for WHERE .. LIKE
        • typeSearchable - Supported for all WHERE ..
      10. UNSIGNED_ATTRIBUTE boolean => is it unsigned.
      11. FIXED_PREC_SCALE boolean => can it be a money value.
      12. AUTO_INCREMENT boolean => can it be used for an auto-increment value.
      13. LOCAL_TYPE_NAME String => localized version of type name (may be null)
      14. MINIMUM_SCALE short => minimum scale supported
      15. MAXIMUM_SCALE short => maximum scale supported
      16. SQL_DATA_TYPE int => unused
      17. SQL_DATETIME_SUB int => unused
      18. NUM_PREC_RADIX int => usually 2 or 10

      The PRECISION column represents the maximum column size that the server supports for the given datatype. For numeric data, this is the maximum precision. For character data, this is the length in characters. For datetime datatypes, this is the length in characters of the String representation (assuming the maximum allowed precision of the fractional seconds component). For binary data, this is the length in bytes. For the ROWID datatype, this is the length in bytes. Null is returned for data types where the column size is not applicable.

      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which each row is an SQL type description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • getIndexInfo

      ResultSet getIndexInfo​(String catalog, String schema, String table, boolean unique, boolean approximate) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the given table's indices and statistics. They are ordered by NON_UNIQUE, TYPE, INDEX_NAME, and ORDINAL_POSITION.

      Each index column description has the following columns:

      1. TABLE_CAT String => table catalog (may be null)
      2. TABLE_SCHEM String => table schema (may be null)
      3. TABLE_NAME String => table name
      4. NON_UNIQUE boolean => Can index values be non-unique. false when TYPE is tableIndexStatistic
      5. INDEX_QUALIFIER String => index catalog (may be null); null when TYPE is tableIndexStatistic
      6. INDEX_NAME String => index name; null when TYPE is tableIndexStatistic
      7. TYPE short => index type:
        • tableIndexStatistic - this identifies table statistics that are returned in conjunction with a table's index descriptions
        • tableIndexClustered - this is a clustered index
        • tableIndexHashed - this is a hashed index
        • tableIndexOther - this is some other style of index
      8. ORDINAL_POSITION short => column sequence number within index; zero when TYPE is tableIndexStatistic
      9. COLUMN_NAME String => column name; null when TYPE is tableIndexStatistic
      10. ASC_OR_DESC String => column sort sequence, "A" => ascending, "D" => descending, may be null if sort sequence is not supported; null when TYPE is tableIndexStatistic
      11. CARDINALITY long => When TYPE is tableIndexStatistic, then this is the number of rows in the table; otherwise, it is the number of unique values in the index.
      12. PAGES long => When TYPE is tableIndexStatistic then this is the number of pages used for the table, otherwise it is the number of pages used for the current index.
      13. FILTER_CONDITION String => Filter condition, if any. (may be null)

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in this database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schema - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in this database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      table - a table name; must match the table name as it is stored in this database
      unique - when true, return only indices for unique values; when false, return indices regardless of whether unique or not
      approximate - when true, result is allowed to reflect approximate or out of data values; when false, results are requested to be accurate
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is an index column description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs

    • supportsResultSetType

      boolean supportsResultSetType​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the given result set type.
      Parameters:
      type - defined in java.sql.ResultSet
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2
      See Also:
      Connection

    • supportsResultSetConcurrency

      boolean supportsResultSetConcurrency​(int type, int concurrency) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the given concurrency type in combination with the given result set type.
      Parameters:
      type - defined in java.sql.ResultSet
      concurrency - type defined in java.sql.ResultSet
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2
      See Also:
      Connection

    • ownUpdatesAreVisible

      boolean ownUpdatesAreVisible​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether for the given type of ResultSet object, the result set's own updates are visible.
      Parameters:
      type - the ResultSet type; one of ResultSet.TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY, ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE, or ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
      Returns:
      true if updates are visible for the given result set type; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • ownDeletesAreVisible

      boolean ownDeletesAreVisible​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a result set's own deletes are visible.
      Parameters:
      type - the ResultSet type; one of ResultSet.TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY, ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE, or ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
      Returns:
      true if deletes are visible for the given result set type; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • ownInsertsAreVisible

      boolean ownInsertsAreVisible​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a result set's own inserts are visible.
      Parameters:
      type - the ResultSet type; one of ResultSet.TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY, ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE, or ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
      Returns:
      true if inserts are visible for the given result set type; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • othersUpdatesAreVisible

      boolean othersUpdatesAreVisible​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether updates made by others are visible.
      Parameters:
      type - the ResultSet type; one of ResultSet.TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY, ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE, or ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
      Returns:
      true if updates made by others are visible for the given result set type; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • othersDeletesAreVisible

      boolean othersDeletesAreVisible​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether deletes made by others are visible.
      Parameters:
      type - the ResultSet type; one of ResultSet.TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY, ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE, or ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
      Returns:
      true if deletes made by others are visible for the given result set type; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • othersInsertsAreVisible

      boolean othersInsertsAreVisible​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether inserts made by others are visible.
      Parameters:
      type - the ResultSet type; one of ResultSet.TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY, ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE, or ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
      Returns:
      true if inserts made by others are visible for the given result set type; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • updatesAreDetected

      boolean updatesAreDetected​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether or not a visible row update can be detected by calling the method ResultSet.rowUpdated.
      Parameters:
      type - the ResultSet type; one of ResultSet.TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY, ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE, or ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
      Returns:
      true if changes are detected by the result set type; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • deletesAreDetected

      boolean deletesAreDetected​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether or not a visible row delete can be detected by calling the method ResultSet.rowDeleted. If the method deletesAreDetected returns false, it means that deleted rows are removed from the result set.
      Parameters:
      type - the ResultSet type; one of ResultSet.TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY, ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE, or ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
      Returns:
      true if deletes are detected by the given result set type; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • insertsAreDetected

      boolean insertsAreDetected​(int type) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether or not a visible row insert can be detected by calling the method ResultSet.rowInserted.
      Parameters:
      type - the ResultSet type; one of ResultSet.TYPE_FORWARD_ONLY, ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_INSENSITIVE, or ResultSet.TYPE_SCROLL_SENSITIVE
      Returns:
      true if changes are detected by the specified result set type; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • supportsBatchUpdates

      boolean supportsBatchUpdates() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports batch updates.
      Returns:
      true if this database supports batch updates; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • getUDTs

      ResultSet getUDTs​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String typeNamePattern, int[] types) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the user-defined types (UDTs) defined in a particular schema. Schema-specific UDTs may have type JAVA_OBJECT, STRUCT, or DISTINCT.

      Only types matching the catalog, schema, type name and type criteria are returned. They are ordered by DATA_TYPE, TYPE_CAT, TYPE_SCHEM and TYPE_NAME. The type name parameter may be a fully-qualified name. In this case, the catalog and schemaPattern parameters are ignored.

      Each type description has the following columns:

      1. TYPE_CAT String => the type's catalog (may be null)
      2. TYPE_SCHEM String => type's schema (may be null)
      3. TYPE_NAME String => type name
      4. CLASS_NAME String => Java class name
      5. DATA_TYPE int => type value defined in java.sql.Types. One of JAVA_OBJECT, STRUCT, or DISTINCT
      6. REMARKS String => explanatory comment on the type
      7. BASE_TYPE short => type code of the source type of a DISTINCT type or the type that implements the user-generated reference type of the SELF_REFERENCING_COLUMN of a structured type as defined in java.sql.Types (null if DATA_TYPE is not DISTINCT or not STRUCT with REFERENCE_GENERATION = USER_DEFINED)

      Note: If the driver does not support UDTs, an empty result set is returned.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema pattern name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      typeNamePattern - a type name pattern; must match the type name as it is stored in the database; may be a fully qualified name
      types - a list of user-defined types (JAVA_OBJECT, STRUCT, or DISTINCT) to include; null returns all types
      Returns:
      ResultSet object in which each row describes a UDT
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getConnection

      Connection getConnection() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the connection that produced this metadata object.
      Returns:
      the connection that produced this metadata object
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.2

    • supportsSavepoints

      boolean supportsSavepoints() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports savepoints.
      Returns:
      true if savepoints are supported; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • supportsNamedParameters

      boolean supportsNamedParameters() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports named parameters to callable statements.
      Returns:
      true if named parameters are supported; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • supportsMultipleOpenResults

      boolean supportsMultipleOpenResults() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether it is possible to have multiple ResultSet objects returned from a CallableStatement object simultaneously.
      Returns:
      true if a CallableStatement object can return multiple ResultSet objects simultaneously; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • supportsGetGeneratedKeys

      boolean supportsGetGeneratedKeys() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether auto-generated keys can be retrieved after a statement has been executed
      Returns:
      true if auto-generated keys can be retrieved after a statement has executed; false otherwise

      If true is returned, the JDBC driver must support the returning of auto-generated keys for at least SQL INSERT statements

      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • getSuperTypes

      ResultSet getSuperTypes​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String typeNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the user-defined type (UDT) hierarchies defined in a particular schema in this database. Only the immediate super type/ sub type relationship is modeled.

      Only supertype information for UDTs matching the catalog, schema, and type name is returned. The type name parameter may be a fully-qualified name. When the UDT name supplied is a fully-qualified name, the catalog and schemaPattern parameters are ignored.

      If a UDT does not have a direct super type, it is not listed here. A row of the ResultSet object returned by this method describes the designated UDT and a direct supertype. A row has the following columns:

      1. TYPE_CAT String => the UDT's catalog (may be null)
      2. TYPE_SCHEM String => UDT's schema (may be null)
      3. TYPE_NAME String => type name of the UDT
      4. SUPERTYPE_CAT String => the direct super type's catalog (may be null)
      5. SUPERTYPE_SCHEM String => the direct super type's schema (may be null)
      6. SUPERTYPE_NAME String => the direct super type's name

      Note: If the driver does not support type hierarchies, an empty result set is returned.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means drop catalog name from the selection criteria
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; "" retrieves those without a schema
      typeNamePattern - a UDT name pattern; may be a fully-qualified name
      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which a row gives information about the designated UDT
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getSuperTables

      ResultSet getSuperTables​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the table hierarchies defined in a particular schema in this database.

      Only supertable information for tables matching the catalog, schema and table name are returned. The table name parameter may be a fully- qualified name, in which case, the catalog and schemaPattern parameters are ignored. If a table does not have a super table, it is not listed here. Supertables have to be defined in the same catalog and schema as the sub tables. Therefore, the type description does not need to include this information for the supertable.

      Each type description has the following columns:

      1. TABLE_CAT String => the type's catalog (may be null)
      2. TABLE_SCHEM String => type's schema (may be null)
      3. TABLE_NAME String => type name
      4. SUPERTABLE_NAME String => the direct super type's name

      Note: If the driver does not support type hierarchies, an empty result set is returned.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means drop catalog name from the selection criteria
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; "" retrieves those without a schema
      tableNamePattern - a table name pattern; may be a fully-qualified name
      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which each row is a type description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getAttributes

      ResultSet getAttributes​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String typeNamePattern, String attributeNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the given attribute of the given type for a user-defined type (UDT) that is available in the given schema and catalog.

      Descriptions are returned only for attributes of UDTs matching the catalog, schema, type, and attribute name criteria. They are ordered by TYPE_CAT, TYPE_SCHEM, TYPE_NAME and ORDINAL_POSITION. This description does not contain inherited attributes.

      The ResultSet object that is returned has the following columns:

      1. TYPE_CAT String => type catalog (may be null)
      2. TYPE_SCHEM String => type schema (may be null)
      3. TYPE_NAME String => type name
      4. ATTR_NAME String => attribute name
      5. DATA_TYPE int => attribute type SQL type from java.sql.Types
      6. ATTR_TYPE_NAME String => Data source dependent type name. For a UDT, the type name is fully qualified. For a REF, the type name is fully qualified and represents the target type of the reference type.
      7. ATTR_SIZE int => column size. For char or date types this is the maximum number of characters; for numeric or decimal types this is precision.
      8. DECIMAL_DIGITS int => the number of fractional digits. Null is returned for data types where DECIMAL_DIGITS is not applicable.
      9. NUM_PREC_RADIX int => Radix (typically either 10 or 2)
      10. NULLABLE int => whether NULL is allowed
        • attributeNoNulls - might not allow NULL values
        • attributeNullable - definitely allows NULL values
        • attributeNullableUnknown - nullability unknown
      11. REMARKS String => comment describing column (may be null)
      12. ATTR_DEF String => default value (may be null)
      13. SQL_DATA_TYPE int => unused
      14. SQL_DATETIME_SUB int => unused
      15. CHAR_OCTET_LENGTH int => for char types the maximum number of bytes in the column
      16. ORDINAL_POSITION int => index of the attribute in the UDT (starting at 1)
      17. IS_NULLABLE String => ISO rules are used to determine the nullability for a attribute.
        • YES --- if the attribute can include NULLs
        • NO --- if the attribute cannot include NULLs
        • empty string --- if the nullability for the attribute is unknown
      18. SCOPE_CATALOG String => catalog of table that is the scope of a reference attribute (null if DATA_TYPE isn't REF)
      19. SCOPE_SCHEMA String => schema of table that is the scope of a reference attribute (null if DATA_TYPE isn't REF)
      20. SCOPE_TABLE String => table name that is the scope of a reference attribute (null if the DATA_TYPE isn't REF)
      21. SOURCE_DATA_TYPE short => source type of a distinct type or user-generated Ref type,SQL type from java.sql.Types (null if DATA_TYPE isn't DISTINCT or user-generated REF)

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      typeNamePattern - a type name pattern; must match the type name as it is stored in the database
      attributeNamePattern - an attribute name pattern; must match the attribute name as it is declared in the database
      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which each row is an attribute description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • supportsResultSetHoldability

      boolean supportsResultSetHoldability​(int holdability) throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports the given result set holdability.
      Parameters:
      holdability - one of the following constants: ResultSet.HOLD_CURSORS_OVER_COMMIT or ResultSet.CLOSE_CURSORS_AT_COMMIT
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4
      See Also:
      Connection

    • getResultSetHoldability

      int getResultSetHoldability() throws SQLException
      Retrieves this database's default holdability for ResultSet objects.
      Returns:
      the default holdability; either ResultSet.HOLD_CURSORS_OVER_COMMIT or ResultSet.CLOSE_CURSORS_AT_COMMIT
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • getDatabaseMajorVersion

      int getDatabaseMajorVersion() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the major version number of the underlying database.
      Returns:
      the underlying database's major version
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • getDatabaseMinorVersion

      int getDatabaseMinorVersion() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the minor version number of the underlying database.
      Returns:
      underlying database's minor version
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • getJDBCMajorVersion

      int getJDBCMajorVersion() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the major JDBC version number for this driver.
      Returns:
      JDBC version major number
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • getJDBCMinorVersion

      int getJDBCMinorVersion() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the minor JDBC version number for this driver.
      Returns:
      JDBC version minor number
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • getSQLStateType

      int getSQLStateType() throws SQLException
      Indicates whether the SQLSTATE returned by SQLException.getSQLState is X/Open (now known as Open Group) SQL CLI or SQL:2003.
      Returns:
      the type of SQLSTATE; one of: sqlStateXOpen or sqlStateSQL
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • locatorsUpdateCopy

      boolean locatorsUpdateCopy() throws SQLException
      Indicates whether updates made to a LOB are made on a copy or directly to the LOB.
      Returns:
      true if updates are made to a copy of the LOB; false if updates are made directly to the LOB
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • supportsStatementPooling

      boolean supportsStatementPooling() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports statement pooling.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.4

    • getRowIdLifetime

      RowIdLifetime getRowIdLifetime() throws SQLException
      Indicates whether this data source supports the SQL ROWID type, and the lifetime for which a RowId object remains valid.
      Returns:
      the status indicating the lifetime of a RowId
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.6

    • getSchemas

      ResultSet getSchemas​(String catalog, String schemaPattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves the schema names available in this database. The results are ordered by TABLE_CATALOG and TABLE_SCHEM.

      The schema columns are:

      1. TABLE_SCHEM String => schema name
      2. TABLE_CATALOG String => catalog name (may be null)

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database;"" retrieves those without a catalog; null means catalog name should not be used to narrow down the search.
      schemaPattern - a schema name; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; null means schema name should not be used to narrow down the search.
      Returns:
      a ResultSet object in which each row is a schema description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • supportsStoredFunctionsUsingCallSyntax

      boolean supportsStoredFunctionsUsingCallSyntax() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports invoking user-defined or vendor functions using the stored procedure escape syntax.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.6

    • autoCommitFailureClosesAllResultSets

      boolean autoCommitFailureClosesAllResultSets() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a SQLException while autoCommit is true indicates that all open ResultSets are closed, even ones that are holdable. When a SQLException occurs while autocommit is true, it is vendor specific whether the JDBC driver responds with a commit operation, a rollback operation, or by doing neither a commit nor a rollback. A potential result of this difference is in whether or not holdable ResultSets are closed.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.6

    • getClientInfoProperties

      ResultSet getClientInfoProperties() throws SQLException
      Retrieves a list of the client info properties that the driver supports. The result set contains the following columns
      1. NAME String=> The name of the client info property
      2. MAX_LEN int=> The maximum length of the value for the property
      3. DEFAULT_VALUE String=> The default value of the property
      4. DESCRIPTION String=> A description of the property. This will typically contain information as to where this property is stored in the database.

      The ResultSet is sorted by the NAME column

      Returns:
      A ResultSet object; each row is a supported client info property
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.6

    • getFunctions

      ResultSet getFunctions​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String functionNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the system and user functions available in the given catalog.

      Only system and user function descriptions matching the schema and function name criteria are returned. They are ordered by FUNCTION_CAT, FUNCTION_SCHEM, FUNCTION_NAME and SPECIFIC_ NAME.

      Each function description has the following columns:

      1. FUNCTION_CAT String => function catalog (may be null)
      2. FUNCTION_SCHEM String => function schema (may be null)
      3. FUNCTION_NAME String => function name. This is the name used to invoke the function
      4. REMARKS String => explanatory comment on the function
      5. FUNCTION_TYPE short => kind of function:
        • functionResultUnknown - Cannot determine if a return value or table will be returned
        • functionNoTable- Does not return a table
        • functionReturnsTable - Returns a table
      6. SPECIFIC_NAME String => the name which uniquely identifies this function within its schema. This is a user specified, or DBMS generated, name that may be different then the FUNCTION_NAME for example with overload functions

      A user may not have permission to execute any of the functions that are returned by getFunctions

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      functionNamePattern - a function name pattern; must match the function name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a function description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getFunctionColumns

      ResultSet getFunctionColumns​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String functionNamePattern, String columnNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the given catalog's system or user function parameters and return type.

      Only descriptions matching the schema, function and parameter name criteria are returned. They are ordered by FUNCTION_CAT, FUNCTION_SCHEM, FUNCTION_NAME and SPECIFIC_ NAME. Within this, the return value, if any, is first. Next are the parameter descriptions in call order. The column descriptions follow in column number order.

      Each row in the ResultSet is a parameter description, column description or return type description with the following fields:

      1. FUNCTION_CAT String => function catalog (may be null)
      2. FUNCTION_SCHEM String => function schema (may be null)
      3. FUNCTION_NAME String => function name. This is the name used to invoke the function
      4. COLUMN_NAME String => column/parameter name
      5. COLUMN_TYPE Short => kind of column/parameter:
        • functionColumnUnknown - nobody knows
        • functionColumnIn - IN parameter
        • functionColumnInOut - INOUT parameter
        • functionColumnOut - OUT parameter
        • functionColumnReturn - function return value
        • functionColumnResult - Indicates that the parameter or column is a column in the ResultSet
      6. DATA_TYPE int => SQL type from java.sql.Types
      7. TYPE_NAME String => SQL type name, for a UDT type the type name is fully qualified
      8. PRECISION int => precision
      9. LENGTH int => length in bytes of data
      10. SCALE short => scale - null is returned for data types where SCALE is not applicable.
      11. RADIX short => radix
      12. NULLABLE short => can it contain NULL.
        • functionNoNulls - does not allow NULL values
        • functionNullable - allows NULL values
        • functionNullableUnknown - nullability unknown
      13. REMARKS String => comment describing column/parameter
      14. CHAR_OCTET_LENGTH int => the maximum length of binary and character based parameters or columns. For any other datatype the returned value is a NULL
      15. ORDINAL_POSITION int => the ordinal position, starting from 1, for the input and output parameters. A value of 0 is returned if this row describes the function's return value. For result set columns, it is the ordinal position of the column in the result set starting from 1.
      16. IS_NULLABLE String => ISO rules are used to determine the nullability for a parameter or column.
        • YES --- if the parameter or column can include NULLs
        • NO --- if the parameter or column cannot include NULLs
        • empty string --- if the nullability for the parameter or column is unknown
      17. SPECIFIC_NAME String => the name which uniquely identifies this function within its schema. This is a user specified, or DBMS generated, name that may be different then the FUNCTION_NAME for example with overload functions

      The PRECISION column represents the specified column size for the given parameter or column. For numeric data, this is the maximum precision. For character data, this is the length in characters. For datetime datatypes, this is the length in characters of the String representation (assuming the maximum allowed precision of the fractional seconds component). For binary data, this is the length in bytes. For the ROWID datatype, this is the length in bytes. Null is returned for data types where the column size is not applicable.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      functionNamePattern - a procedure name pattern; must match the function name as it is stored in the database
      columnNamePattern - a parameter name pattern; must match the parameter or column name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row describes a user function parameter, column or return type
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.6
      See Also:
      getSearchStringEscape()

    • getPseudoColumns

      ResultSet getPseudoColumns​(String catalog, String schemaPattern, String tableNamePattern, String columnNamePattern) throws SQLException
      Retrieves a description of the pseudo or hidden columns available in a given table within the specified catalog and schema. Pseudo or hidden columns may not always be stored within a table and are not visible in a ResultSet unless they are specified in the query's outermost SELECT list. Pseudo or hidden columns may not necessarily be able to be modified. If there are no pseudo or hidden columns, an empty ResultSet is returned.

      Only column descriptions matching the catalog, schema, table and column name criteria are returned. They are ordered by TABLE_CAT,TABLE_SCHEM, TABLE_NAME and COLUMN_NAME.

      Each column description has the following columns:

      1. TABLE_CAT String => table catalog (may be null)
      2. TABLE_SCHEM String => table schema (may be null)
      3. TABLE_NAME String => table name
      4. COLUMN_NAME String => column name
      5. DATA_TYPE int => SQL type from java.sql.Types
      6. COLUMN_SIZE int => column size.
      7. DECIMAL_DIGITS int => the number of fractional digits. Null is returned for data types where DECIMAL_DIGITS is not applicable.
      8. NUM_PREC_RADIX int => Radix (typically either 10 or 2)
      9. COLUMN_USAGE String => The allowed usage for the column. The value returned will correspond to the enum name returned by PseudoColumnUsage.name()
      10. REMARKS String => comment describing column (may be null)
      11. CHAR_OCTET_LENGTH int => for char types the maximum number of bytes in the column
      12. IS_NULLABLE String => ISO rules are used to determine the nullability for a column.
        • YES --- if the column can include NULLs
        • NO --- if the column cannot include NULLs
        • empty string --- if the nullability for the column is unknown

      The COLUMN_SIZE column specifies the column size for the given column. For numeric data, this is the maximum precision. For character data, this is the length in characters. For datetime datatypes, this is the length in characters of the String representation (assuming the maximum allowed precision of the fractional seconds component). For binary data, this is the length in bytes. For the ROWID datatype, this is the length in bytes. Null is returned for data types where the column size is not applicable.

      Parameters:
      catalog - a catalog name; must match the catalog name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a catalog; null means that the catalog name should not be used to narrow the search
      schemaPattern - a schema name pattern; must match the schema name as it is stored in the database; "" retrieves those without a schema; null means that the schema name should not be used to narrow the search
      tableNamePattern - a table name pattern; must match the table name as it is stored in the database
      columnNamePattern - a column name pattern; must match the column name as it is stored in the database
      Returns:
      ResultSet - each row is a column description
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.7
      See Also:
      PseudoColumnUsage

    • generatedKeyAlwaysReturned

      boolean generatedKeyAlwaysReturned() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether a generated key will always be returned if the column name(s) or index(es) specified for the auto generated key column(s) are valid and the statement succeeds. The key that is returned may or may not be based on the column(s) for the auto generated key. Consult your JDBC driver documentation for additional details.
      Returns:
      true if so; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.7

    • getMaxLogicalLobSize

      default long getMaxLogicalLobSize() throws SQLException
      Retrieves the maximum number of bytes this database allows for the logical size for a LOB.

      The default implementation will return 0

      Returns:
      the maximum number of bytes allowed; a result of zero means that there is no limit or the limit is not known
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.8

    • supportsRefCursors

      default boolean supportsRefCursors() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports REF CURSOR.

      The default implementation will return false

      Returns:
      true if this database supports REF CURSOR; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      1.8

    • supportsSharding

      default boolean supportsSharding() throws SQLException
      Retrieves whether this database supports sharding.
      Implementation Requirements:
      The default implementation will return false
      Returns:
      true if this database supports sharding; false otherwise
      Throws:
      SQLException - if a database access error occurs
      Since:
      9