What protocol is used by the Database connector to connect to databases?

The Database connector in MuleSoft uses JDBC (Java Database Connectivity) to establish connections with various databases. JDBC is a standard API in Java that facilitates interaction with databases, allowing applications to execute SQL queries, retrieve data, and manage data across relational databases.

Using JDBC, the Database connector can communicate effectively with a variety of database systems such as MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It provides a robust framework that ensures connectivity, execution of SQL statements, and retrieval of results in a unified manner, regardless of the underlying database technology.

By leveraging JDBC, developers can easily incorporate database operations within Mule applications, enabling data integration and interaction without needing to manage connections at a low level manually. This makes the development process more efficient and maintains a standardized approach to database connectivity.