| Package | Description | 
|---|---|
| java.sql | 
 Provides the API for accessing and processing data stored in a 
data source (usually a relational database) using the 
JavaTM programming language. 
 | 
| Modifier and Type | Method and Description | 
|---|---|
DatabaseMetaData | 
Connection.getMetaData()
Retrieves a  
DatabaseMetaData object that contains
 metadata about the database to which this
 Connection object represents a connection. | 
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