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Quick Beginnings for DB2 Connect


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Table of Contents

  • Welcome to DB2 Connect!
  • How This Book is Structured
  • Conventions

  • Introduction to DB2 Connect

  • About DB2 Connect
  • Working with DB2 Data
  • Accessing Host or AS/400 DB2 Data Using DB2 Connect Personal Edition
  • Connections via Communications Gateway
  • Accessing Host or AS/400 DB2 Data from the Desktop Using DB2 Connect Enterprise Edition
  • Accessing DB2 Data from the Web Using Java
  • Accessing DB2 Data from the Web Using Net.Data
  • Managing Connections to Databases Using the Client Configuration Assistant
  • Developing Applications Using the DB2 Software Developer's Kit
  • Running Your Own Applications

  • DB2 Connect: Planning and Installation

  • Planning for Installation
  • Memory Requirements
  • DB2 Connect Requirements
  • Disk Requirements
  • Estimating Fixed Disk Requirements
  • Software Requirements
  • Product Requirements
  • Installing DB2 Connect on OS/2
  • Before You Begin
  • Performing the Installation
  • Software Registration
  • Installing DB2 Connect on Windows 9x or Windows NT
  • Before You Begin
  • Performing the Installation
  • Software Registration

  • Preparing Host and AS/400 Databases for DB2 Connect Communications

  • Configuring Host and AS/400 Databases for DB2 Connect
  • Preparing MVS/ESA or OS/390 for DB2 Connect
  • Summary of Steps
  • Configuring VTAM
  • Configuring DB2 Universal Database for OS/390
  • Configuring DB2 for MVS/ESA
  • Configuring TCP/IP for DB2 Universal Database for OS/390
  • Preparing DB2 Universal Database for AS/400 for DB2 Connect
  • Preparing DB2 for VSE & VM

  • Configuring DB2 Connect to Communicate with Host and AS/400 Databases

  • Configuring DB2 Connect to Host or AS/400 Communications Using the CCA
  • Configuration Steps
  • Adding a Database Using a Profile
  • Adding a Database Using Discovery
  • Adding a Database Manually
  • Configuring APPC Communications on the DB2 Connect Workstation
  • Step 1. Identify and Record Parameter Values
  • Step 2. Update the APPC Profiles on the DB2 Connect Workstation
  • Configuring IBM eNetwork Communications Server for Windows NT
  • Configuring IBM eNetwork Communications Server for Windows NT SNA API Client
  • Configuring Microsoft SNA Server for Windows NT
  • Configuring Microsoft SNA Client
  • Step 3. Catalog the APPC or APPN Node
  • Step 4. Catalog the Database as a Database Connection Service (DCS) Database
  • Step 5. Catalog the Database
  • Step 6. Bind Utilities and Applications to the Database Server
  • Step 7. Test the Host or AS/400 Connection
  • Enabling Multisite Updates (Two-Phase Commit)
  • Enabling Multisite Updates Using the Control Center
  • Starting the Multisite Update Smartguide
  • Smartguide Steps
  • Testing the Multisite Update Feature

  • Configuring DB2 Clients to Use DB2 Connect

  • Configuring Client-to-Server Communications Using the Client Configuration Assistant
  • Configuration Steps
  • Adding a Database Using a Profile
  • Adding a Database Using Discovery
  • Adding a Database Manually
  • Creating and Using Profiles
  • Server Profiles
  • Client Profiles

  • Using DB2 Connect

  • Running Your Own Applications
  • Binding Database Utilities
  • Binding to Host Databases
  • Binding to DB2 Universal Databases
  • Running CLI/ODBC Programs
  • Platform Specific Details for CLI/ODBC Access
  • Detailed Configuration Information
  • Running Java Programs
  • Configuring the Environment
  • Java Applications
  • Java Applets

  • Appendixes

  • Appendix A. Basic Task Knowledge
  • Starting the Software Registration Tool
  • Starting the Client Configuration Assistant
  • Starting the Control Center
  • Entering Commands Using the Command Center
  • Entering Commands Using the Command Line Processor
  • Command Line Mode
  • Interactive Input Mode
  • Working with the System Administrative Group
  • Appendix B. Using the Control Center to Administer DB2 for OS/390 and DB2 Connect Enterprise Edition servers
  • Preparing DB2 for OS/390 Servers for the Control Center
  • Using the Control Center
  • Appendix C. db2cpic.dll - Extended SNA Security Codes on Windows NT and Windows 95

  • Appendix D. How the DB2 Library Is Structured
  • Completing Tasks with SmartGuides
  • Accessing Online Help
  • DB2 Information - Hardcopy and Online
  • Viewing Online Information
  • Accessing Information with the Information Center
  • Setting Up a Document Server
  • Searching Online Information
  • Printing the PostScript Books
  • Ordering the Printed Books
  • Appendix E. National Language Support (NLS)
  • Code Page and Language Support
  • Conversion of Character Data
  • Bidirectional CCSID Support
  • Bidirectional-specific CCSIDs
  • Appendix F. Naming Rules
  • General Naming Rules
  • Database, Database Alias, and Catalog Node Name Rules
  • Object Name Rules
  • Username, User ID, Group Name, and Instance Name Rules
  • Workstation Name (nname) Rules
  • DB2SYSTEM Naming Rules
  • Password Rules
  • Appendix G. List Files, Bind Files, and Packages
  • List Files Associated with DRDA Servers
  • Appendix H. Notices
  • Trademarks
  • Trademarks of Other Companies
  • Appendix I. Contacting IBM

  • Index

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