To access a DB2 database through XDB Link from an XDB client application, you must use the Options program to point the workstation to the DB2 database and establish an operating environment compatible with the DB2 host system.
To configure the client workstation, take the following steps before you execute an XDB client application.
To configure an XDB client workstation for DB2
- On the machine where XDB Link is installed, start the communications software (SNA or TCP/IP), if it is not already running.
- If you are using XDB Link in a gateway configuration, start the XDB Server on the machine where XDB Link is installed.
- At the client workstation, start Options by selecting its icon from the XDB program group or folder.
- When the Options window opens, set the following values on the
Connect page:
| If you are using a...
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Make these selections...
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| Gateway configuration
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In the
Server Name field, select the name of the XDB Server on which XDB Link is installed.
In the
Location field, specify the name of the DB2 location.
In the
Protocol field, select protocol this machine will use to communicate with the XDB Server on which XDB Link is installed.
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| Direct-connect configuration
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In the
Location field, specify the name of the DB2 location.
In the
Protocol field, select
DRDA.
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- Set these additional options:
- On the
Security page, enable the Client Security option.
- On the
SQL page, set
SQL Compatibility Mode to
DB2.
- Click
OK to save your settings and close Options.
- Run the client application.
