# XA and the Network Server

Both the Derby embedded driver and the Network Server provide XA support. The Network Server provides DRDA level 7 support. DRDA clients that support XAMGR, such as the Derby network client, can send XA requests to the Network Server.

- Using XA with the network client driver

Parent topic: Using the Network Server with preexisting Derby applications
Related concepts
The Network Server and JVMs
Accessing the Network Server by using the network client driver
Accessing the Network Server by using a DataSource
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