Troubleshooting
Problem
When creating a MySQL Data Source, as well as making sure you have an appropriate MySQL JDBC Driver file installed, you need to select the correct JDBC Driver Class, provided by the driver file.
Symptom
If the wrong class is selected the Data Source will not be able to connect when using the [Test Connection] button.
Cause
There are 3 JDBC Driver Classes to choose from:
org.git.mm.mysql.Driver
org.git.mm.mysql.Driver
com.mysql.jdbc.Driver
com.mysql.cj.jdbc.Driver
Different versions of the driver file contain different Driver classes. Select one that your driver file provides.
To see which drivers are provided by your driver .jar file, you can do:
$IMPACT_HOME/sdk/bin/jar -tvf <full path of .jar file>
This will return the contents of the .jar file.
$IMPACT_HOME/sdk/bin/jar -tvf <full path of .jar file>
This will return the contents of the .jar file.
Resolving The Problem
Select an appropriate Driver class provided by your JDBC driver .jar file.
Document Location
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Document Information
Modified date:
29 August 2025
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ibm17243539