This section describes how to manually configure a DB2 Connect workstation to communicate with a host or AS/400 database server using the APPC communication protocol. The instructions in this section assume that APPC is supported on the DB2 Connect and host or AS/400 machines.
You will only need to refer to the instructions in this section if you wish
to manually configure your APPC connection to a host or AS/400
database. APPC can often be configured automatically using the Client
Configuration Assistant (CCA). The following table lists the products
that can be configured using the CCA:
Table 29. Products Configured Using the CCA
| Products | Platform | Configured by the CCA? |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Personal Communications V4.2 and later | Windows 32-bit operating systems | Yes |
| IBM Communications Server (Server) | Windows NT and Windows 2000 | Yes |
| IBM Communications Server (Client) | Windows 32-bit operating systems | No |
| IBM Communications Server | OS/2 | Yes |
| RUMBA | Windows 32-bit operating systems | Yes |
| Microsoft SNA (Server) | Windows NT and Windows 2000 | No |
| Microsoft SNA (Client) | Windows 32-bit operating systems | No |
For more information about the communications requirements of your platform, see Software Requirements. See Possible Client-to-Server Connectivity Scenarios for the protocols supported for communication between your particular client and server.
For more information about the CCA, the communications requirements of your platform, or the protocols supported for communication between your particular client and server, refer to your Quick Beginnings book.
The following steps are required to set up a DB2 Connect workstation to use APPC communications with a host or AS/400 database server: