Redbook Abstract
The Universal Connectivity Guide to DB2, SG24-4894-00
  Abstract
This book is the complete guide to DB2 Universal Database connectivity. It's like purchasing the owner's manual for communication configuration and getting a problem determination guide with it. It contains nearly every server and client DB2 communication configuration from both the command line and the graphical tools and provides step-by-step explanations along the way. The book is filled with detailed screen snapshots and diagrams to illustrate and teach.

Chapter 1 contains an overview of the products. Chapter 2 gives the general steps for configuring servers and clients, with complete command syntax. Chapters 3 through 5 provide the details for configuring UDB clients and servers on the LAN. Chapter 6 discusses client applications that use ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) from Microsoft. Chapter 7 details the connection to a DRDA database. Chapter 8 provides hints and tips in the area of problem determination for communication.

  Table of Contents
Chapter 1. DB2 Universal Database Overview 1.0
Chapter 2. Connectivity Overview 2.0
Chapter 3. Automatic Communication Configuration 3.0
Chapter 4. Manual Configuration of a DB2 UDB 4.0
Chapter 5. Manual Configuration of Remote Clients 5.0
Chapter 6. Enabling an ODBC Application 6.0
Chapter 7. Configuring DB2 Connect 7.0
Chapter 8. Connectivity Diagnostic Tips and Techniques 8.0
Appendix A. Return Codes A.0
Appendix B. Special Notices B.0
Appendix C. Related Publications C.0
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  Profile
Publish date
1998-02-06
Lead author
Calene Janacek
Other authors
Roman Brandl
Antony Cunningham
Rubina Goolamhussen
Michiko Kitagawa
Dwaine Snow
Vincent Le
ISBN number
0738403474
Number of pages
620