How do I fix the ‘Deployment failed: Unsupported database driver’ error in AppWorks?

You can fix the “Deployment failed: Unsupported database driver” error by ensuring you’re using a database driver version supported by AppWorks, updating the driver in your configuration, and redeploying the application after clearing any cached or old driver files.

This error usually means that the database driver specified in your AppWorks deployment configuration is either incorrect, missing, or not supported by the version of AppWorks you’re using. Here are some steps to troubleshoot and fix this issue:

1. Check the database driver configuration:
   Ensure that the driver name in your configuration (often found in your application.properties, datasource.xml, or environment variables) exactly matches a supported driver for AppWorks. For example, common supported drivers might include org.postgresql.Driver for PostgreSQL or com.microsoft.sqlserver.jdbc.SQLServerDriver for SQL Server.

2. Verify driver availability:
   Confirm that the required JDBC driver is actually included in your deployment package or accessible by the AppWorks server. If not, download the correct JDBC driver jar and add it to the classpath.

3. Consult the AppWorks documentation:
   Double-check which database drivers your version of AppWorks supports. Some older or newer drivers might not be supported. Use only the recommended versions.

4. Update your AppWorks environment or dependencies:
   If you are using a custom or third-party database, make sure that AppWorks supports it or upgrade your AppWorks environment to a version that includes support for your database driver.

5. Correct database URL format:
   Sometimes the driver error occurs because the database URL format is incorrect. Make sure your database connection URL follows the expected pattern for your database type.

6. Review logs for more details:
   Look at the deployment or server logs to get more context on why the driver is unsupported. This might give clues like missing jars, wrong class names, or version mismatches.

Example:
If your config says: