Writing a java program to access SAP tables using SAP JCO

Hi all,
I have a requirement where I need to access the VBAK table and get some values out of it based on a query on some of it fields. I would like to know how this can be done via a Java program by utilising the SAP JCo library. Has anyone done this before? A sample program would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance!

Hi SAM,
Welcome to SDN!!!!!!
Chk this help doc.
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/35/42e13d82fcfb34e10000000a114084/frameset.htm
Also chk these thread.
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/8798be90-0201-0010-d093-85f728778d37
Re: How to access SAP database tables with Java (Jco)
Regards.
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