# The Network Server and JVMs

The Derby Network Server is compatible with Java Platform, Standard Edition, v 1.4.2 (J2SE) and above.

Parent topic: Using the Network Server with preexisting Derby applications
Related concepts
Accessing the Network Server by using the network client driver
Accessing the Network Server by using a DataSource object
XA and the Network Server
Using the Derby tools with the Network Server
Differences between running Derby in embedded mode and using the Network Server
Related tasks
Installing required jar files and adding them to the classpath
Starting the Network Server
Shutting down the Network Server
Obtaining system information
Setting port numbers