Hibernate is an object-relational mapping (ORM) library for the Java language, providing a framework for mapping an object-oriented domain model to a traditional relational database. Hibernate Tools is a toolset for Hibernate3 implemented as an integrated suite of Eclipse plugins. It is a core component of JBoss Tools. To install Hibernate Tools select Help>Install New Software.
To install the software we first need the repository location. Open a web browser and go to the download site "www.jboss.org/tools/downloads". Right click at the latest stable release and select "Copy Link Location". Now You have the location in the clipboard.
Go back to Eclipse. You have to add the repository location. Press the Add button and paste the location into the Location input line. Press OK.
Now select only "Hibernate Tools". You need nothing else. Then press the Next button.
The next Window shows the Install Details. Press the Next button.
You have to accept the terms of the license agreement. Select it and press the Finish button.
The software will be installed.
If a warning comes up simply click OK.
After the installation has finished You have to restart Eclipse.
Now You have a Hibernate perspective.