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Quick Beginnings for DB2 Connect


Preparing MVS/ESA or OS/390 for DB2 Connect

Your VTAM administrator and your host system administrator must configure VTAM and OS/390 (or MVS/ESA) to prepare DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 (or DB2 for MVS/ESA) to receive inbound connection requests from your DB2 Connect workstation.

This section provides:

For a summary of the example VTAM names used throughout this book, see Sample Network Element Names (VTAM). For TCP/IP names, see Configuring TCP/IP for DB2 Universal Database for OS/390.

Summary of Steps

In order to prepare DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 or DB2 for MVS/ESA to receive connection requests from DB2 Connect, you must complete the following steps at your DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 host:

Step  1.

Verify that the following PTFs for OS/390 are installed:

  • PTF UQ06843 for APAR PQ05771

  • PTF UQ09146 for APAR PQ07537.

Step  2.

Configure VTAM - see Configuring VTAM, or:

Step  3.

Configure TCP/IP - see Configuring TCP/IP for DB2 Universal Database for OS/390, or:

Step  4.

Configure DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 or DB2 for MVS/ESA - see Configuring DB2 Universal Database for OS/390, or Configuring DB2 for MVS/ESA.

Configuring VTAM

To configure VTAM, your VTAM Administrator needs to determine the names and options to be used on your system. The following definitions must be provided to enable the DB2 Connect workstation to connect to the host:

  1. The VTAM APPL Definition for DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 or DB2 for MVS/ESA. (The APPL name (LU name) for the DB2 subsystem is NYM2DB2 in these examples.)

  2. The VTAM PU and LU Definitions for DB2 Connect. (The PU and LU definitions for the DB2 Connect workstation are NYX1 and NYX1GW01 respectively in these examples.)

  3. The VTAM Log Mode Definition for DB2. (The log mode entry to be used for the connection is IBMRDB in these examples.)

The sample VTAM definitions are provided in the sections that follow. These samples use parameters that match the parameters used elsewhere in this book.

Sample Network Element Names (VTAM)

Figure 9 shows the sample VTAM definitions used to configure a host database server.

Figure 9. Network Element Names Used in the VTAM Examples

DB2 Connect Server:
        - Network ID              : SPIFNET
        - Local Node Name         : NYX1        (PU name)
        - Local Node ID           : 05D27509
 
        - LU Name                 : SPIFNET.NYX1GW01 (the same LU is used
                                            for DB2 Connect,
                                            for DB2 Universal Database,
                                            and for the SPM)
        - LU Alias                : NYX1GW01
 
HOST:
        - Network ID              : SPIFNET
        - Node Name               : NYX
 
        - LU Name                 : SPIFNET.NYM2DB2
        - LU Alias                : NYM2DB2
        - LAN Destination Address : 400009451902 (NCP TIC address)
 
MODE DEFINITION:
        - Mode Name               : IBMRDB
 
DB2 for MVS/ESA:
        - Location                : NEW_YORK3
 
SECURITY:
        - Security Type           : Program
        - Authentication Type     : DCS
 

Sample VTAM APPL Definition for OS/390

Figure 10 shows the sample VTAM application major node definitions. In most cases, such a definition will already exist with a different LU name. Otherwise, this application major node must be defined, and DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 must be customized in order to use the LU name defined. This name is the Partner LU name required by DB2 Connect.

Figure 10. Sample VTAM APPL Definition for DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 or DB2 for MVS/ESA

----+----1----+----2----+----3----+----4----+----5----+----6----+----7--
 
DB2APPLS VBUILD TYPE=APPL
 
NYM2DB2  APPL  APPC=YES,                                               X
               AUTH=(ACQ),                                             X
               AUTOSES=1,                                              X
               DLOGMOD=IBMRDB,                                         X
               DMINWNL=512,                                            X
               DMINWNR=512,                                            X
               DSESSLIM=2048,                                          X
               EAS=6000,                                               X
               MODETAB=RDBMODES,                                       X
               PARSESS=YES,                                            X
               PRTCT=SFLU,                                             X
               MODETAB=RDBMODES,                                       X
               SECACPT=ALREADYV,                                       X
               SRBEXIT=YES,                                            X
               VERIFY=NONE,                                            X
               VPACING=8
Note:Continuations must begin in column 16, with continuation marks in column 72.

Sample VTAM PU and LU Definitions for DB2 Connect

If your security policies allow it, it is recommended that you enable DYNPU and DYNLU in VTAM to allow any PU and LU access through VTAM. Contact your VTAM administrator for more information.

To enable a specific LU or PU, Figure 11 shows the sample VTAM switched major node definitions.

If you already use SNA applications on the DB2 Connect workstation, then a PU definition already exists. However, an independent LU definition might not. The independent LU definition required for DB2 Connect must have LOCADDR=0 specified.

Figure 11. Sample VTAM Switched Major Node Definition for DB2 Connect

----+----1----+----2----+----3----+----4----+----5----+----6----+----7--
 
        SWITCHED MAJOR NODE DEFINITION FOR PU NYX1 and
        INDEPENDENT LU NYX1GW01
 
LOC300    VBUILD TYPE=LOCAL
 
NYX1           ADDR=01,IDBLK=071,IDNUM=27509,ANS=CONT,DISCNT=NO,       X
               IRETRY=YES,ISTATUS=ACTIVE,MAXDATA=4302,MAXOUT=7,        X
               MAXPATH=1,PUTYPE=2,SECNET=NO,MODETAB=RDBMODES           X
               SSCPFM=USSSCS,PACING=0,VPACING=2
 
NYX1GW01  LOCADDR=000,MODETAB=RDBMODES,DLOGMODE=IBMRDB
 
OTHERLU   LOCADDR=002

Sample VTAM Log Mode Definition for DB2

Figure 12 shows the sample VTAM logon mode table definition for the IBMRDB and SNASVCMG modes. Note that this example specifies a 4K RUSIZE, which may not be suitable for your environment (for example, if you are using Ethernet, which has a maximum Frame Size of 1536 bytes). Your VTAM Administrator should check these values and advise you which mode table entry name and RUSIZE to specify for DB2 Connect.

Figure 12. Sample VTAM Log Mode Definition for DB2 Connect

----+----1----+----2----+----3----+----4----+----5----+----6----+----7---
 
RDBMODES MODTAB
 
IBMRDB   MODEENT LOGMODE=IBMRDB,   DRDA DEFAULT MODE                   *
               TYPE=0,             NEGOTIABLE BIND                     *
               PSNDPAC=X'01',      PRIMARY SEND PACING COUNT           *
               SSNDPAC=X'01',      SECONDARY SEND PACING COUNT         *
               SRCVPAC=X'00',      SECONDARY RECEIVE PACING COUNT      *
               RUSIZES=X'8989',    RUSIZES IN-4K    OUT-4K             *
               FMPROF=X'13',       LU6.2 FM PROFILE                    *
               TSPROF=X'07',       LU6.2 TS PROFILE                    *
               PRIPROT=X'B0',      LU6.2 PRIMARY PROTOCOLS             *
               SECPROT=X'B0',      LU6.2 SECONDARY PROTOCOLS           *
               COMPROT=X'D0B1',    LU6.2 COMMON PROTOCOLS              *
               PSERVIC=X'060200000000000000122F00'    LU6.2 LU TYPE
 
SNASVCMG MODEENT LOGMODE=SNASVCMG, DRDA DEFAULT MODE                   *
               PSNDPAC=X'00',      PRIMARY SEND PACING COUNT           *
               SSNDPAC=X'02',      SECONDARY SEND PACING COUNT         *
               SRCVPAC=X'00',      SECONDARY RECEIVE PACING COUNT      *
               RUSIZES=X'8585',    RUSIZES IN-1K    OUT-1K             *
               FMPROF=X'13',       LU6.2 FM PROFILE                    *
               TSPROF=X'07',       LU6.2 TS PROFILE                    *
               PRIPROT=X'B0',      LU6.2 PRIMARY PROTOCOLS             *
               SECPROT=X'B0',      LU6.2 SECONDARY PROTOCOLS           *
               COMPROT=X'D0B1',    LU6.2 COMMON PROTOCOLS              *
               PSERVIC=X'060200000000000000000300'    LU6.2 LU TYPE


Figure hint not displayed.

You must define the SNASVCMG logon mode when using APPC.

Configuring DB2 Universal Database for OS/390

Before you can use DB2 Connect, your DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 Administrator must configure DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 to permit connections from DB2 Connect workstations. This section indicates the minimum updates required in order to permit a DB2 Connect client to make a connection to the DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 database server. For more detailed examples, refer to the Connectivity Supplement, and the DB2 for OS/390 Installation Reference.

The following tables need to be updated, depending on the type of connections you are using (SNA or TCP/IP):

The sections that follow contain examples of commands to update these tables for DB2 Universal Database for OS/390. Work with your DB2 Administrator to determine the updates required for your DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 system. For more information on the DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 Communications Database tables, refer to the DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 SQL Reference.

Updating SYSIBM.LUNAMES

To permit database connection requests to be accepted from any incoming DB2 Connect LU, just insert a blank row. Use an SQL similar to the following:

        INSERT INTO SYSIBM.LUNAMES (LUNAME) VALUES ('        ')

Alternatively, if you want to restrict access by LU name, you can use an SQL command similar to the following to update this table:

        INSERT INTO SYSIBM.LUNAMES (LUNAME,
                                    SECURITY_OUT,
                                    ENCRYPTPSWDS,
                                    USERNAMES)
                             VALUES('NYX1GW01','P','N','O');

Result:

   COLUMN               EXAMPLE              REMARK
   ======               =======              ======
   LUNAME               NYX1GW01             Name of the DB2 Connect LU
   SECURITY_OUT            P
   ENCRYPTPSWDS            N
   USERNAMES               O

Updating SYSIBM.IPNAMES

If you want to permit inbound database connection requests for TCP/IP nodes, you can use an SQL command such as the following to update this table:

       INSERT INTO SYSIBM.IPNAMES (LINKNAME) VALUES('        ')

Configuring DB2 for MVS/ESA

Before you can use the DB2 Connect connection, your DB2 for MVS/ESA Administrator must configure DB2 for MVS/ESA to permit connections from the DB2 Connect workstation. To configure DB2 for MVS/ESA, the following tables need to be updated:

The sections that follow contain examples of commands to update these tables. Work with your DB2 Administrator to determine the options required for your DB2 for MVS/ESA system.

Updating SYSIBM.SYSUSERNAMES

If you want to use secondary authorization IDs, you can use the following SQL command to update this table:

   INSERT INTO SYSIBM.SYSUSERNAMES VALUES('I','ADBUSER','NYX1GW01',' ',' ');

Result:

   COLUMN               EXAMPLE              REMARK
   ======               =======              ======
   Type                    I
   Authid               ADBUSER
   LU Name              NYX1GW01             Name of the DB2 Connect LU
   NewAuthID            (blank)
   Password             (blank)
 

USERNAME types are: O (outbound translation), I (inbound translation), B (both inbound and outbound) and blank (no authorization ids are translated, and no passwords are sent to the server).

Updating SYSIBM.SYSLUNAMES

If you want to restrict access by LU name, you can use an SQL command similar to the following to update this table:

   INSERT INTO SYSIBM.SYSLUNAMES VALUES('NYX1GW01','IBMRDB','A','N',' ','I');

Result:

   COLUMN               EXAMPLE              REMARK
   ======               =======              ======
   LUNAME               NYX1GW01             Name of the DB2 Connect LU
   SYSMODENAME           IBMRDB
   USERSECURITY            A
   ENCRYPTPSWDS            N
   MODESELECT
   USERNAMES               I
 

Alternatively, just insert a blank row, and this will allow any incoming DB2 Connect LUs to be accepted.

Updating SYSIBM.SYSLUMODES

You can use an SQL command such as the following to update this table:

   INSERT INTO SYSIBM.SYSLUMODES VALUES ('NYX1    ', 'IBMRDB', 150, 'Y');

where:

Configuring TCP/IP for DB2 Universal Database for OS/390

This section describes how to configure TCP/IP communications between your DB2 Connect workstation and DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 Version 5.1 or later. It assumes that:

Prerequisite OS/390 Software for TCP/IP Support

OS/390 R3+ is the minimum operating system level required for TCP/IP support. OS/390 V2R5+ is the recommended operating system level, and the best performer.

The following informational APARS for DB2 for OS/390 are regularly updated with information about PTFs to install for various OS/390 components, particularly TCP/IP for OS/390. If you use TCP/IP connectivity with DB2 for OS/390 it is extremely important that you review and apply PTFs and APAR fixes described in the following DB2 for OS/390 information APARs:

The following fixes are recommended for DB2 for OS/390:

Collecting Information

Before you can use DB2 Connect over a TCP/IP connection, you must collect information about both the host database server and the DB2 Connect workstation. For each host server that you are connecting to via TCP/IP, you must have the following information:

Refer to your local network administrator and your DB2 for OS/390 administrator for help getting this information. Use one copy of the example work sheet, Table 3, to plan each TCP/IP connection between DB2 Connect and a host database server.

Example Worksheet 

Table 3. Example Worksheet for Planning TCP/IP Connections to DB2 Universal Database for OS/390
Ref. Description Sample Value Your Value
User Information
(TCP-1) User Name A.D.B.User
(TCP-2) Contact Info (123)-456-7890
(TCP-5) User ID ADBUSER
(TCP-6) Database Type db2390
(TCP-7) Connection type (must be TCPIP). TCPIP TCPIP
Network Elements at the Host
(TCP-8) Host name MVSHOST
(TCP-9) Host IP address 9.21.152.100
(TCP-10) Service name db2inst1c
(TCP-11) Port number 446
(TCP-12) LOCATION NAME NEW_YORK3
(TCP-13) User ID

(TCP-14) Password

Network Elements at the DB2 Connect Workstation
(TCP-18) Host name mcook02
(TCP-19) IP address 9.21.27.179
(TCP-20) Service name db2inst1c
(TCP-21) Port number 446
DB2 Directory Entries (at the DB2 Connect workstation)
(TCP-30) Node name MVSIPNOD
(TCP-31) Database name nyc3
(TCP-32) Database alias mvsipdb1
(TCP-33) DCS database name nyc3

Notes:

  1. To obtain the host's IP address (TCP-9), enter at the host:
       TSO NETSTAT HOME
    

  2. To obtain the port number (TCP-11), look for DSNL004I in the DB2 master address space or system log.

Configuring the TCP/IP Connection

Use the manual steps in this section to complete the configuration and make the connection.

Complete the Worksheet  Complete a copy of the example worksheet for each TCP/IP host:

  1. Fill in the values to be used for the TCP/IP address and hostname of the DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 host (items 8 and 9).

  2. Fill in the values to be used for the TCP/IP address and hostname of the DB2 Connect workstation (items 18 and 19).

  3. Determine the port number or service name to be used for the connection (items 10 and 11, or 20 and 21).

  4. Determine the LOCATION NAME of the DB2 for OS/390 database server to which you wish to connect.

  5. Determine the values to be used for user ID and PASSWORD when connecting to the host database.

Note that some additional planning considerations may apply, for example if you are using DCE. See the DB2 Connect User's Guide.

Update the DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 Host  At your OS/390 host:

  1. Verify the host address or the host name.

  2. Verify the port number or the service name.

  3. Update the services file with the correct port number and service name if necessary.

  4. Update the hosts file (or the Domain Name Server used by the DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 system) with the hostname and IP address of the DB2 Connect workstation if necessary.

  5. Ensure the new definitions are active before attempting to test the connection. Refer to your host network administrator or change control staff if necessary.

  6. Check with the DB2 Universal Database for OS/390 administrator that you have a valid user ID, password, and database LOCATION NAME.

  7. PING the DB2 Connect workstation, using the correct port number if that option is supported by TCP/IP on the host system. For example:
       ping remote_host_name -p port_number
    

Update the DB2 Connect Configuration  At a command line prompt, issue the following command to update the Database Manager Configuration:

   db2 update dbm config using TM_DATABASE 1st_conn

where TM_DATABASE can have one of the following settings:

Update the DB2 Connect Directories 

  1. At a command line prompt, issue the following command to catalog the DB2 for MVS/ESA node:
       db2 catalog tcpip node MVSIPNOD remote MVSHOST server db2inst1c
    
    where:

  2. Create entries for the Database and Data Connection Services directories, as follows (this shows the values used in the sample worksheet):
       db2 catalog dcs database NYC3 as NEW_YORK3
       db2 catalog database NYC3 as MVSIPDB1 at node MVSIPNOD authentication dcs
    
    where:

CONNECT and BIND  Finally, connect to the target host server and bind the utilities and applications to the server using commands similar to the following in the command line processor:

   connect to MVSIPDB1 user USERID using PASSWORD
   bind path/bnd/@ddcsmvs.lst blocking all
        sqlerror continue blocking all grant public
   disconnect all

where path corresponds to the DB2PATH registry value.

These commands are described in detail in the Command Reference.


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