im using h2 database, a pure java database to some of my project.
i like to put h2 database file to a folder under my home.
i also create a file to start the server. Dont forget to chmod the file as executable.
see screen capture below for detail
try to start h2 server as below
h2 server process will automatically call default browser showing login screen
try to connect using tcp method to localhost
its work !