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Firebird is a lightweight, open-source relational database perfect for embedding in Java applications. This guide shows how to install and configure it quickly.

1. Installing Firebird

Download Firebird from the official site https://firebirdsql.org. Choose the version that matches your operating system (Windows, Linux, or macOS). For Windows, run the installer and select SuperServer as the default configuration.
For Linux, install it using: 
sudo apt install firebird3.0-server
sudo systemctl enable firebird3.0
sudo systemctl start firebird3.0
Once installed, Firebird runs as a background service on port 3050.

2. Creating a Database

You can create a database using Firebird’s command-line tool isql. 
isql-fb
SQL> CREATE DATABASE '/var/lib/firebird/data/sampledb.fdb' USER 'sysdba' PASSWORD 'masterkey';
SQL> quit;
This creates a database file that you can connect to later from your Java application.

3. Setting Up Jaybird JDBC Driver

Download the Jaybird JDBC driver from the Firebird website or Maven repository. Add it to your Java project’s dependencies:
For Maven: 
<dependency>
  <groupId>org.firebirdsql.jdbc</groupId>
  <artifactId>jaybird</artifactId>
  <version>5.0.3</version>
</dependency>
This driver allows your Java application to communicate with Firebird databases seamlessly.

4. Connecting to Firebird in Java

Use JDBC to connect to your Firebird instance: 
Connection conn = DriverManager.getConnection(
  "jdbc:firebirdsql://localhost:3050/var/lib/firebird/data/sampledb.fdb",
  "sysdba", "masterkey"
);
System.out.println("Connected to Firebird!");
If you see the message, your setup is working properly.

5. Configuration Tips

  • Ensure port 3050 is open in your firewall.
  • Change the default password (masterkey) for security.
  • For production, store .fdb files in secure directories.
  • Adjust firebird.conf to manage cache and connection limits.
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