# Exception while loading connector class java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: sailpoint.connector.MSAzureSQLDatabaseConnector **URL:** \ **Category:** IIQ Discussion and Questions\ **Tags:** identityiq, connectors\ **Created:** [March 31, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exception-while-loading-connector-class-java-lang-classnotfoundexception-sailpoint-connector-msazuresqldatabaseconnector/201033 "2026-03-31T17:29:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ksuneeth85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/71e660/32.png) [@ksuneeth85](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/ksuneeth85)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exception-while-loading-connector-class-java-lang-classnotfoundexception-sailpoint-connector-msazuresqldatabaseconnector/201033/1 "2026-03-31T17:29:02Z")
when i try to create a Microsoft azure connector , i am getting this error “Exception while loading connector class java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: sailpoint.connector.MSAzureSQLDatabaseConnector from [Module ““deployment.SAILPOINT-identityiq.war”” from Service Module Loader]” while do test connection.Teh efault schema, provisionig policy are also not even getting loaded. ---
**Author:** ![saiprashanth88](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/sailpoint/discuss/user_avatar/developer.sailpoint.com/saiprashanth88/32/34758_2.png) [@saiprashanth88](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/saiprashanth88)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2026, 5:40am UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exception-while-loading-connector-class-java-lang-classnotfoundexception-sailpoint-connector-msazuresqldatabaseconnector/201033/2 "2026-04-01T05:40:38Z")
Hi @ksuneeth85 Please check this out: [Integrating SailPoint with Microsoft Azure SQL Database](https://documentation.sailpoint.com/connectors/identityiq/azure_sql_db/help/integrating_azure_sql_db/intro.html) In addition to the documentation, the error `ClassNotFoundException: sailpoint.connector.MSAzureSQLDatabaseConnector` typically indicates a **missing connector JAR** issue. Please check the following: Verify that `connector-bundle-misc-8.5p1.jar` is present in: iiq\WEB-INF\lib\ Also make sure the **Microsoft JDBC Driver** JAR is present in the same location: mssql-jdbc-12.x.x.jre11.jar ---
**Author:** ![kumarSinghM](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ecb155/32.png) [@kumarSinghM](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/kumarSinghM)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exception-while-loading-connector-class-java-lang-classnotfoundexception-sailpoint-connector-msazuresqldatabaseconnector/201033/3 "2026-04-01T05:50:58Z")
Hi @ksuneeth85 Please verify if the corresponding JAR file is loaded in the lib folder of IIQ Installation path. ---
**Author:** ![neel193](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/sailpoint/discuss/user_avatar/developer.sailpoint.com/neel193/32/34038_2.png) [@neel193](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/neel193)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exception-while-loading-connector-class-java-lang-classnotfoundexception-sailpoint-connector-msazuresqldatabaseconnector/201033/4 "2026-04-01T06:05:13Z")
@ksuneeth85 Please check the IIQ connector bundle jar if it is available inside WEB-INF/lib-connectors folder. IIQ using the jars available in this folder for connector related modules. And generic drivers, in lib folder like mssql-jdbc-13.4.0.jre11.jar. Also make sure it is compatible with the java version you have, mssql-jdbc-13.4.0.jre11.jar → it should work with Java 11 & 17. In case it is available in both lib-connectors and lib folder, you ned to delete the one available in lib folder. ---
**Author:** ![ksuneeth85](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/71e660/32.png) [@ksuneeth85](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/ksuneeth85)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exception-while-loading-connector-class-java-lang-classnotfoundexception-sailpoint-connector-msazuresqldatabaseconnector/201033/5 "2026-04-01T12:44:10Z")
after i placed onnector-bundle-misc.jar , then it worked. Thanks Sai. One query , as per SailPoint document , they are telling to user -mssql-jdbc-8.4.1.jre8.do in need to use new version or will that work ---
**Author:** ![saiprashanth88](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/sailpoint/discuss/user_avatar/developer.sailpoint.com/saiprashanth88/32/34758_2.png) [@saiprashanth88](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/saiprashanth88)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exception-while-loading-connector-class-java-lang-classnotfoundexception-sailpoint-connector-msazuresqldatabaseconnector/201033/6 "2026-04-01T15:47:17Z")
Here is what I recommend:If you are using Java 8 - stick with mssql-jdbc-8.4.1.jre8.jar as mentioned in the documentation If you are using Java 11 or higher - use mssql-jdbc-12.x.x.jre11.jar (latest stable version) if you are using IIQ 8.5 running on Java 17 the newer version mssql-jdbc-12.x.x.jre11.jar is recommended for better compatibility and security fixes. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/sailpoint/original/2X/f/f2136700ed5e3703e0b85e02f6be799dacca7735.png) [@system](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://developer.sailpoint.com/discuss/t/exception-while-loading-connector-class-java-lang-classnotfoundexception-sailpoint-connector-msazuresqldatabaseconnector/201033/7 "2026-05-31T15:47:58Z")
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