Adding a system

In order to access instances and databases on other computers, the systems must be added to the Control Center object tree. Each system must have an entry in the admin node directory that gives DB2 the information it needs to communicate with the remote system. Use the Add System window to specify information about the system (or computer) you want to connect to.

Click here for more information on working with your local system, DRDA systems, and Version 2 systems.

Fields and controls

Authorities and privileges

To add a system:

1. Open the Add System window.
2. There are three ways to complete the information required to add a system. You can use the Refresh button or the Retrieve button to have information automatically entered for you, or you can type in the information yourself.

   To use Refresh:

   1. Click on the Refresh button to get a list of available remote systems.

      The systems displayed are systems that have the DB2 Administration node DISCOVER configuration parameter set to search, and the DISCOVER_COMM configuration parameter set to TCP/IP or NETBIOS, or both. If the system list is not as expected, check the settings of these configuration parameters. The scope of the search may be limited by your network.

   2. Select the system name you want to add. The required system information is automatically entered in the fields of the window.

   To use Retrieve:

   1. To use Retrieve, you need to know some of the protocol information. In the Protocol field, select the protocol that you want to use for communications with the remote location. The possible protocols are:
      • APPC
      • IPX/SPX
      • NetBIOS
      • TCP/IP
      • Named pipe (Windows NT, Windows 95, and Windows 98 only)

      Note:

      Only the protocols that have been detected as installed and configured appear in the listbox.

   2. Enter the appropriate Protocol parameters.
   3. Click on the Retrieve button. The required system information is automatically entered in the fields of the window.

   To type in the system information:

   1. Type the system name in the System name field.
   2. Type the remote administration server name in the Remote instance field.
   3. Select the type of operating system for the remote system from the Operating system list.
   4. Select the protocol you want used for communications with the remote location. The possible protocols are:
      • APPC
      • IPX/SPX
      • NetBIOS
      • TCP/IP
      • Named pipe (Windows NT, Windows 95, and Windows 98 only)

      Note:

      Only the protocols that have been detected as installed and configured appear in the listbox

   5. Enter the appropriate Protocol parameters.
3. Optional: Enter a comment to be associated with the system.
4. Select Apply to add the system to the admin node directory.

Related information

• Adding an instance
• Showing Commands or SQL