The following chapter provides an overview to DB2 Data Links. It is intended for database administrators, information technology specialists, and others who are new to this technology.
DB2 Data Links provides referential integrity, access control, and recovery capabilities for files that physically reside on file systems external to a DB2 Universal Database. It also describes the components that make up a Data Links server, and how this server works with DB2 UDB servers and clients to provide the total DB2 Data Links solution.
If you are familiar with DB2 Data Links and want to begin installing it on your system, go to one of the following chapters: