I have to agree, the documentation for setting up OFBiz with an external database is about as clear as mud. For one there are multiple Wiki documents that describe different methods to accomplish the task, rather than one officially accepted method. For example, I tried to follow the Linux (CentOS) version of this Wiki page (https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OFBIZ/Setup+OFBiz+version+16.11.02+with+PostgreSQL+on+Windows) and the compile command did not properly download and load the driver. However, I had success following the older approach of manually adding the JDBC driver jar file to ${ofbiz install dir}/framework/entity/lib/jdbc as described in this Wiki page ( https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/OFBIZ/Apache+OFBiz+Technical+Production+Setup+Guide#ApacheOFBizTechnicalProductionSetupGuide-DatabaseSetup). Of course, the jar file keeps getting wiped out if you run the cleanAll command. That took a few install attempts to realize, as I fought with DB permission issues.
I think more attention in the startup documentation needs to address this issue, rather than a passing comment, that it can (and is even recommended) that the software be setup with an external DBMS. The worst thing you can have, when trying to appeal to ERP solution evaluators, is a software solution that is frustrating to install. A Demo site that doesn't work is the first red flag, but I give that a pass, as we really need to see the software with our own data, in order to fully evaluate it. That is why I am recommending that Yum, Apt, Windows, etc... installers be made available with appropriate install options for clean install and demo install. The software should be installable from software repositories, just like any other modern Linux or Windows application. I have been implementing ERP systems for over 10 years now, and if I didn't like a challenge, would have given up on OFBiz after the first failed install attempt, following the published startup instructions. The last thing an ERP system implementer needs on a go-live weekend, is issues installing the software in the live environment. They already have a huge task ahead of them, getting the business's data loaded in the system. Regards, Tim Boyden -----Original Message----- From: Rishi Solanki [mailto:rishisolan...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, December 15, 2017 7:05 AM To: ofbizuser <user@ofbiz.apache.org> Subject: Re: Ofbiz to postgresSql connection problem Bashir, Are you able to connect postgres version mentioned with specific mentioned driver in pure java class .... please note that here I'm asking to not use OFBiz and connect. If so then we can look into it further. Also please share the OFBiz version and other driver version you are trying with. HTH! Rishi Solanki Sr Manager, Enterprise Software Development HotWax Systems Pvt. Ltd. Direct: +91-9893287847 http://www.hotwaxsystems.com www.hotwax.co On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 5:42 AM, bashir.karim...@gmail.com < bashir.karim...@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Im new to ofbiz and i have some problem in connecting ofbiz to > postgresql version 10, i couldnt find the latest JDBC driver Version > 42.1.4 in Jcenter, . > i tried other driver from the Jcenter the connection was failed and > couldn't connect to database. > waiting for your help. >
