Receiving SQLException “Login failed for user” connecting to SQL Server 2008

Question

I am trying to connect to SQL Server 2008 via Java.

1. I\'ve added sqljdbc4.jar to my project\'s library.
2. No username and password is set fo

Answer 1

If you want windows authentication you need to add the option integratedSecurity=true to your JDBC URL:

jdbc:sqlserver://localhost:1433;databaseName=DB;integratedSecurity=true

You also need sqljdbc_auth.dll (beware of 32/64 bit) in your Windows system path or in a directory defined through java.library.path

For details see the driver's manual: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms378428.aspx#Connectingintegrated