# Creating a Connection Profile for Apache Derby Embedded

Create a connection profile to connect to Apache Derby.

1. In the Database Development perspective, right-click Databases in the Data Source Explorer and select New.

   The New Connection Profile wizard opens.

2. Select Derby Embedded Database and click Next.

   The Derby Embedded Database page appears.

3. Type a unique connection profile name in the Name field.
4. Click Next.
5. Click the down-arrow in the Select a driver from the drop-down field and select the Apache Derby driver definition that you previously created.
6. Click Finish.

   The connection profile is created. You can now use this connection profile to connect to the Apache Derby database.

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