Were the google resources no good? The DBCP front page also gives a good, though concise definition. Basically, if you have an app with more than 1 or 2 users you should definitely use it.
Also, see post called "Re: Connection Pooling" by Kwok Peng Tuck earlier this week. Matt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mainguy, Mike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Struts Users Mailing List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2003 7:45 AM Subject: [OT] RE: Connection Pooling > > Can any one explain,What does one mean by Connection Pooling? Is it > advisable to prcatice Connection Pooling and if so,in WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES and > Is there any aspect which should be kept in mind/taken care of while using > Connection Pooing & how connection > pooling changes the working of an Web Application or J2EE architecture. > > Wayyyy off topic STFW 4 "Connection Pooling" > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=connection+pooling > > > This message and its contents (to include attachments) are the property of Kmart Corporation (Kmart) and may contain confidential and proprietary information. You are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Unauthorized use of information contained herein may subject you to civil and criminal prosecution and penalties. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message immediately. > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

