To compile/run java programs that use Oracle JDBC driver: >javac -classpath classes111.jar;. >java -classpath classes111.jar;. If you are also using spatial data types: >javac -classpath classes111.jar;sdoapi.zip;. >java -classpath classes111.jar;sdoapi.zip;. Note: Do *NOT* include ';' at the end of the sql statement when you submit it from your java program. If you do so, your program will return an exception.