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Quick Start: Accessing REST data sources using basic authentication
  

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Quick Start: Accessing REST data sources using basic authentication

The Progress DataDirect Autonomous REST Connector for JDBC is a driver that supports SQL read-only access to REST API data sources. This quick start guides provides the basic information necessary to install, configure, and connect to REST API data sources that use basic user name and password authentication.
To take full advantage of the features and functionality available for your driver, refer to the product documentation library at:
Progress DataDirect Documentation Library
Note: OEM CUSTOMERS: Refer to the Progress DataDirect for JDBC Drivers Distribution Guide for information on installing, branding, unlocking, and distributing your branded drivers.
* Before you start
* Requirements and support
* Downloading the driver
* Installing the JDBC driver
* Setting the classpath
* Driver and DataSource classes
* Creating an input REST File
* Using connection properties
* Connecting to a DataSource
* Troubleshooting setup/connection issues
* Additional resources
* Copyright