To get up and running with SQL Workbench/J, you'll need to download the latest stable version of the tool for your operating system, install the PostgreSQL JDBC driver, set up a connection to the Northwind sample database, and configure any necessary settings. With SQL Workbench/J, you can run SQL queries interactively or as a batch job, edit and delete data directly in the query result view, import/export datasets, and more. The tool supports several databases over JDBC, making it a popular choice among Java developers. By following the instructions outlined in this post, you'll be able to explore the Northwind database running on a distributed SQL backend using SQL Workbench/J and unlock its full potential for development and administrative tasks.