Open the Netbeans software and open the Java project you want to use to connect to the database. When you open a project, a list of files and folders display in the left navigation panel.

Run NetBeans. When the IDE starts, click "File" on the main menu and select "New Project." In the New Project window, select "Java Applications" and click "Next." The final project screen will appear.

The NetBeans IDE is pretty good on its own, but even handier once you start extending it with plugins specific to your needs. In this installment of Open source Java projects, Jeff Friesen ...

New Java Platform Enterprise Edition features include added support for WebSphere application server 6.0 and 6.1, including EJB/JAR, WAR, and EAR development and deployment. Performance Enhancements ...

The NetBeans Java IDE started life as a university student project in Prague in 1996, became a commercial product in 1997, was bought by Sun in 1999, and was released to open source in 2000.