# Derby database connection URL syntax

A Derby database connection URL consists of the basic database connection URL followed by an optional subsubprotocol and optional attributes.

This section provides reference information only. For a more complete description, including examples, see "Connecting to Databases" in Chapter 1 of the Java DB Developer's Guide.

Parent topic: java.sql.DriverManager.getConnection method
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Additional SQL syntax
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Syntax of database connection URLs for applications with embedded databases
Attributes of the Derby database connection URL