Connecting to HSQLDB using DBVisualizer

The purpose of this guide is to walk you through connecting to Confluence's embedded Hypersonic SQL Database using the Database Administration tool DBVisualizer.

Below are step by step instructions on how to Configure DBVisualizer and connect it to HSQLDB.

Prerequisites

Download and install the latest copy of DBVisualizer.
You will also need to download a copy (preferably the latest version) of HSQLDB
Extract the contents of the HSQLDB archive
Ensure that Confluence is not running.

Connection Procedure

Please ensure that you read and follow the instructions below carefully.

Remember to backup your <confluence-home>/database folder before attempting any modifications

1. Enter Connection Name

Click on the icon highlighted in Red
Enter an identifiable name for the connection. e.g. conf2.5.4-std

2. Select JDBC Driver

From the drop down list select HSQLDB Embedded
Click on Load Driver Files
Browse to directory where the HSQLDB.jar file is located

3. Select Database Path

Browse to your <Confluence-Home> directory
Open the Database folder
Select the confluencedb.properties file

4. Enter Connection Details

Remove the ".properties" from the end of confluencedb
Type in sa for the username
Leave the password field blank

refer to the example screenshot above if you are unsure

5. Connect to embedded Database

Click on Test Connection to verify that the details are correct.
Click on "Finish" to complete the setup
Select the connection from the list on the left hand side.
You can now click on "Connect" to connect to the embedded database.

HSQL database manager

Alternatively, you can use HSQLDB's database manager. Just copy the value of hibernate.connection.url in confluence.cfg.xml as the URL and you're good to go.